What is it about getting in a car that makes people explore their alter-egos? There is nothing quite like 6 people being enclosed within the walls of a minivan for 5 1/2 hours, stopping only for potty breaks and sugar binges. Where else could we possibly learn how to share space without so much as grazing another's arm hair? Where else would Dad be challenged emotionally enough to ask a child if they want to walk home from the side of the highway in Southern Idaho and mean it?

The family picture is from the deck of the cabin where we stayed overlooking the lake. We have been in Montana for a week and have had a glorious time--it hasn't hit us yet that we're about to get back in the car for the ride home. Yes, Tyson is dressed as Spiderman.

Dave and Tyson are in a canoe fishing the lake. Fishing, not catching fish. This is about as close to heaven as Dave gets here on Earth.

Ben sees Old Faithful for the first time! "Look at the water shooting up to the sky! It's so high!"