Sometimes it happens... we manage to get everyone together for an extended family trip.
We took turns making the meals (fish tacos anyone!), played many card games, went running (I relearned I am a really poor runner), played in the water, 4 wheeled (the longest ride was 47 miles. WOW!) fished, got sunburned (sorry Jeremy), rode bikes (Braxton enjoyed tandem riding) around the camp loop and up on the trails (you rock Lisa!), identified plants and birds, read so many books, hiked, had a rousing game of keep away (boys vs girls and grandma no one got ticks), napped, saw a double rainbow, got rained in and most importantly, simply enjoyed everyones company.
Best trip ever!
On the first day we all climbed onto 4 wheelers and trucks and drove to the 10 miles to Pete's Hole. I rode with Nate, Sheri, DJ, Braxton, Ryker, Emily, Emaleigh, and Casi on the 4 wheelers. It rained as we drove through mud puddles. We all ended up muddy but happy as we finally reached the small lake. |
| A (almost) group shot. |
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| Having a house full of girls gives Tanner red finger nails. |
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| Tanner LOVES to fish and because of this he only caught one. |
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| What is it about teenage girls and Dr Pepper? |
Our loot!
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| Nate spent the whole time loading worms and unloading fish. |
There were many card games; 13, phase 10, and Trash.
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| The kids were constantly playing Trash (thanks Emaleigh for sharing such a great game). |
Many hours spent at Joes Valley reservoir rearranging docks, kayaking, floating, and having water fights with Uncle Jed.
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| The girls (Casi and Emaleigh) spent many hours rearranging the docks. |
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| One of my favorite photos. I just love both of their expressions. |
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| During one rainy outburst all the grandkids ended up in Grandmas small trailer. Grandma was prepared with glow sticks and chaos ensued. |
Words to remember:
"Ninjindian"
"Chimpmonkey" (thanks Katie)
and "Socks with sandals. What? What? What?"
I just love the way you can document a trip so picturesquely. I felt like I was there, or at the very least could imagine being there and it put a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! I need a vacation like that! I love the water gun idea!
ReplyDeleteTeresa here: I need to get into your family for all the fun! My son Joe loves to fish too. Still hasn't caught anything. And there is only one daughter in our family yet all the boys have had colored nails at one time or another.
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I love it! It looks like you guys had a blast. I really love your photo skills. (:
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