Boy, do we need a VACATION!

It was so good to get away.   We spent the last week of June in Provo with our kids before we all headed up to Lander, Wyoming for Todd's high school reunion over the 4th.  That would be his 30th (has it been that long?) reunion.  Here's a few pics:

Garrett and Saryn

Fun at Seven Peaks Water Park

Nathan and Madelyn at cabin in Lander, Wyoming...notice the bear above the doorway that makes Nathan look as if he's wearing  headband.

Brandon's family

Madelyn was a great sport camping.  She love the play ground, all the people, and just chillin'.

Lander has the BEST fireworks display we have ever seen.  And we've seen a lot.  A local dentist, Dr. Bills, makes his own fireworks and with narrative puts it to music.  It lasted 1 1/2 hours.  It was breathtaking. Here's the best part....it's free.

One of the highlights was the 5K and 1/2 marathon on July 4th.  It was an entire family event...  Julie's first official race and she did a great job. Saryn set a PR on the 1/2, and two of the boys placed in their age groups, with Nathan crossing the finish line 9th overall. 

The kids wanted (yes, they asked for it!) to see where Todd lived in while growing up in the beautiful Lander Valley.  We did get photos of the house he lived in until he graduated, but it wouldn't load.  While taking the photos the owners pulled up and invited us in.  Welcome to the 21st century---the house was updated and beautiful. Todd enjoyed reminiscing about his hometown and catching up with his classmates at the reunion.

We headed home east while the kids drove off to the west.  Great to be with the kids.  We missed Matthew, but are grateful for his service in the mission field.