Tuesday, August 19, 2008

family reunion




last week we drove up to winthrop and spent 5 wonderful days with all of my side of the family. my mom was AMAZING with all the activities and meals she planned. carter, sydney and damian had fun playing with all their aunts, uncle pj, and cousins grace and claire. it was a fun and memorable trip and here are some of the highlights:

Bailey's sweet "flip" off the ropeswing
Family skit night..... MUFFINS!

Girl talk in the car on the way to Chelan
Boating


Waterslides


Horse-back riding



Hauling Hay with the fam


Driving my old truck, the beater


BBQ at Honeymoon camp


tie-dyed shirts

ALL the grandkids


celebrating 3 birthdays: mom, sis, madz

Helping the crutchy:) love you dani!


Watching Mike, Mom, and Bailey go at it in a waterfight


Running with Madz

Sleeping on the trampoline with Carter, Madz, Bailey, and Parker (or not sleeping)



Mazama shirts
The Schmom Bomb song
Sneaky Earrings...???

Awesome meals prepared by all

Tender devotional by mom and dad

Getting to spend 5 days with all of my closest friends. Love you guys!

5 comments:

aubreyannie said...

rachelle, i am always in awe at the closeness of your family and how much fun you all have together. i hope to have that in my family someday! i'm glad you had a fun family reunion!

Sarah said...

it was so fun! great to see you guys, grace is also asking when she can go to carter and sydney's house... and she is imitating you-- "what do you want for breakfast grace? sharing muffins!" it is hilarious!

md said...

What fun!!!! You look so youthful Shell!
:)

Tiffany said...

I really enjoy your family! You guys are so lucky to have each other! Fun pics!!!!

Velma said...

Shell,
What great memories we have from the reunion. It was so nice to have you all home. We have a wonderful family and we are so blessed to have each other. It only gets better as our family grows. Thank you for your sweet words.
xoxoxoxo