Sunday, June 7, 2009

Family Reunion

We just got back this week from a nice week long visit to Idaho for Aaron's family reunion. Even though I joke about there not being much to do in Idaho, we always have such a great time when we go there. We wish they all lived closer...especially now that we have a kid to brave the drive with. Even though it took us two hours longer than usual so she could eat, it was worth it.

I realized though that I didn't take too many pics of reunion festivities, but many of the papoose. I guess no matter where I am I am baby obsessed. It seemed someone was always taking pics, but I think it was Hillary, so you'd have to ask her if you want more! Here are a few pics that I uploaded, but I will post more on Facebook (better join if you haven't yet!!) so those of you who are in them can have them if you want them.

Here is a great one of Aaron with his grandpa at the at the cool reunion place they rented for the weekend. He is definitely one of my favorite of Aaron's relatives and I really appreciate the love and welcome he shows for all of us "in-laws." But everyone in Aaron's family has treated me like family right from the very beginning and always make me feel right at home when we visit.


We didn't take Adelyn's tub with us, so I had to bathe her in the deep sink in the great room. It was amazing the crowd of ladies that swarmed the area with the cameras and their cooing once I started the washing. Can you blame them?!?!

And here he is...one of the highlights of the weekend...the infamous Ned Bowen just happened to show up in Aaron's parents ward while we were there (even though he is in a different ward) and sit right in the middle of the clan. What are the odds???? It sounds like Aaron has great plans for this little photo shoot, so don't worry.



We got back from the reunion and what did Aaron spot in our backyard??? My favorite flowers, in full bloom. Did we plant them?? No. Did we do anything to help them?? No. We weren't even aware of their existence.



That's been a fun thing about this house. Even though the backyard was a jungle when we moved in because the house was vacant for so long, you can tell they put a lot of effort into things when they lived here. New flowers pop up all the time...like these.



Now if we only knew anything about gardening so that we can keep everything alive and beautiful....

5 comments:

Odd Family said...

Sounds like you guys had a great time! FUN! I was wondering where you had been, we missed you. I ended up wiggling my way out of the hike camping trip.:) I'm more of a car camper close to bathrooms. I thought it would be more fun for Aaron to go with a boy who doesnt whine if he gets cold.ha! See you soon!

Heather said...

ok really you guys, you little girlie is adorable! glad you had a good time with the fam!

Holly said...

I don't know how many times I've heard Jeff say "Ned Bowen Platapus". How funny that he ended up in the same ward as you!

RR said...

we have a family reunion every other year and usually its in Idaho too.

Tammy and Chris said...

Your little one is so cute, you can see her little personality in her pictures.
It would be fun to get everyone together with all new kiddos sometime this summer for a BBQ. It cool that everyone got married and started having kiddo's around the same time. I have to say this is the best part of life!