Family Reunion 2008

I am exhausted. We went on the most wonderful family vacation this past week but, I don't think we went to bed before 11:30 any night while we were gone. We drove through Idaho to Macks Inn and stayed three nights. Then it was off to Yellowstone and down to Jackson Wy and Dubois Wy for two nights. We got to know new family members and renewed old friendships.

Kenedy got to share a special 10th birthday party with a few other family members.

Bailie and Grandma Jones planned some fun activities for the kids and even the adults had fun playing.

This is Terrence getting all caught up in a spider web.

This was the amazing Lodge at Old Faithful. The woodwork inside was magnificent.
...and this all happened before we were run out of our tent by a Silver Tip Grizzly bear and her two cubs. Let's just say the kids will be talking about this camping trip for many years to come.

Down in Dubois Wy we spent some time with Jeremy's Aunt Pauline and his cousin Karrie. We were also able to visit his Uncle Vic in the living center. It was a very nice visit and I think it meant a lot to Uncle Victor to see everyone. Jeremy told us some stories of his travels with Uncle Vic to the Calgary Stampede when he was younger. You could see in Uncle Vic eyes that those were very fond memories.

This is Pauline, Paul and Karrie at Kathy's house. Saturday night Kathy and her husband Barry invited us over for a fish fry. We had some excellent Walleye that night. The kids roasted smores around the campfire until the bugs threatened to eat them alive.

Exhausting, but needed....our vacation was PERFECT!!!

Summer Fun...

We have been gearing up for The Walker Family reunion in July. Jeremy has been to Cabelas, Sportsman's Warehouse and everywhere in between, to purchase a tent, sleeping bags, an outdoor grill and many other comforts of camping. This is something that we haven't had much opportunity to enjoy together, but we both love camping so it should be a great time. I am looking forward to trying out some Dutch Oven cooking. Maybe I can WOW the family with some yummy desserts. I am getting so excited for our trip. The Walker fam is so much fun and I'm sure we will find tons to do in Island Park, Idaho. My babe probably wants to hit the river with his fishing pole and I am definitely up for that too. We will most likely end up driving through West Yellowstone and down to Dubois Wyoming to see Jer's aunt and that should be a great reunion too. We've already received confirmation that our reservation has been made at her house. I think she is looking forward to seeing Jeremy. They seem to have a special relationship.
Tomorrow we are taking all the little rugrats to the Living Planet Aquarium. It should be really fun. Heather, Nan, Pop and the kids are down from Montana and wanted to do something fun. I will post some pics this weekend.