Happiest place on earth. . .

 

This is it, Bills Island, Island Park. To me it is just about the best place to go on vacation, and this year did not disappoint.

We did have a minor set back, which made us miss out on the Smith Family Reunion, and we ended up with a new car. Not the best way to start a vacation, but the rest of the week was amazing. Our awesome friends Jen and Dustin made the drive from Denver to spend the week with us. It was just about perfect!

Be prepared for a ridiculous amount of pictures!

First stop was West Yellowstone and Old Faithful.   Old Faithful did not disappoint, she went off just as planned.  Then we stopped at Fire Hole River for a little swim.  It was super fun, the water was not as warm as expected but these little babies are pretty tough!

 

A few days later we rented this Rhino and cruised around to Big Springs.  The ride was a little long for the babies, well probably more like a little long for the moms:)  But it was fun!  With Jeff and Dustin it is always an adventure!

 

 

The next days were filled with lots of boat time, throwing rocks in the lake, canoeing, and luckily a few naps.  We had lots of time for relaxing and enjoying each others company.  We sure have missed our friends!

Brody and Max became friends pretty quick

Jen and Lucy on the boat, Lucy is the best, cutest baby ever!

All tuckered out!



Tube time, pre-getting dumped off!  The babies were pretty tough!
 

We sure love these guys and hope we get to see them again soon!!  Thanks for coming Trails!!

I love tennis. . .

I have really loved playing tennis this year.  It has been so fun, and I am so sad to take a break.  This year I played on 2 league teams, which kept me pretty busy.  I was playing 2-3 times a week, so it is quite a change not playing at all.  I made great friends that I will hopefully continue to play with.  Our team won district champions in Idaho and we took 3rd at Sectionals in SLC.  What a great year!

Bryson Reunion

For the first time in a few years all of the Bryson's got together.  We all met at the Bryson Ranch in Southern Utah, just outside of Cedar City.  We got to be there for about 3 days, which wasn't quite long enough!  We had so much fun!  Max loved to be with all of his cousins and we loved seeing everyone.  With the Brysons there is never a dull moment!


Max was really into exploring



Jeff and Max at the pond



They built an awesome zip line, much safer than the one Jeff and Brad built 20 years ago!  Everyone loved it!



Max was all about the 4wheeler



These cowboys were so good to play with Max, and they put on quite the rodeo show!



Grandma and Grandpa dancing for the talent show!  So cute, highlight of the reunion!!



All but just 2 of the grandkids, we missed Rachel and Brian!!  What a beautiful group!



Family really is the best!! Can't wait to see you all again soon!  I'm so lucky to be able to call them my family!