We went to the rodeo in Stone, Idaho, just outside of Snowville. Mike's father was raised there and the family likes to go to the rodeo to see old friends and neighbors.

In this picture Dean is tired and wants to sleep.

Dean was fascinated. With it being a small town the animals were right in front of us. We couldn't get Dean to look at the camera for anything.

We stopped by Cal Ranch to get Dean a cowboy hat. Mostly, he just wanted to eat it.

Believe it or not, Dean actually likes the clothes hamper. His toys can't get away in there.

This is one of Dean's favorite things to do. He has recently discovered that he can splash Mom and everything else in sight.

Happy 4th of July! Dean sat in his jumperoo to watch the fireworks.

Here's the four pyros.

"Aunt" Jess and her niece Alynn.

Dean loved the fireworks. If Mike has his way Dean will be lighting them next year.

Now at nearly 20 lbs Dean is on actual food! (I promise that some of it got in his mouth.) He's eating sweet potatoes here. Everytime I put the spoon in he would either blow raspberries or press his lips together. It's a work in progress.