Trip To Aunt Tamie's

We just returned from a week long family vacation to Auburn, Washington (near Seattle). We went to visit Kip's sister Tamie, her hubby Jamie, and their kids Ashley and Andrew. It was a busy week filled with many, many fun adventures. The kids got to fly on an airplane for the first time. It was so fun to see their excitement as we took flight! We had the opportunity to spend a couple of days at the Great Wolf Lodge. What a wonderful place!! It's a "kids paradise!" It's a hotel/water park/arcade, all under one roof. Everyone should go there...it's AMAZING!! We spent some time at the Family Fun Center playing mini golf and riding go-carts. And of course...we got to have some "girl time" and go SHOPPING!! I think Bentlee ended up with 9 new outfits and 5 pairs of shoes. (I hope Kip doesn't read this) I can't help myself...a girl can't have too many shoes! It was a SUPER fun vacation!! Thanks Aunt Tamie for entertaining "the wild bunch"!!

All buckled up and ready to fly!

They couldn't wait!

Branon got the window seat!

Aunt Tamie's house!

The Great Wolf Lodge.

Getting ready to hit the water park!
(Tamie, Kip, Branon, me, Bentlee, Brey, Bridger)

This was the COOLEST hotel room ever! The kids had their own cabin...inside the hotel room!

Cute, huh!

The clock tower at Great Wolf.

Boo-Boo and her daddy!

Brey in the wave pool.

Bridger...riding the waves.

Branon told us...."This is the BEST day of my life!" Oh, to be 5 again!!

(check out Brey's face in the background)

Bentlee laughed every time the water blasted her in the face! Silly girl!!

Brey and Andrew.

Brey was TOTALLY BUMMED that he wasn't tall enough to drive the go cart all by himself!

Could he be any happier?

Bridger was NOT impressed!!

Cooking smores with Uncle Jamie!

The "Bad Badminton Boys!" ("bad" still means "awesome", right?)

July 4th

We hosted our Annual 4th of July Party again this year. We had about 60 guests. It was such a blast!! There was tons of food, GREAT friends and AWESOME fireworks!! We are already looking forward to next year! Steve and Kip...the "chefs"

Kacee, sleeping Dane, Mom & Dad

Kids "cooling off"

The gals... Kelly, Audra, Me, Hailee

My little "firecracker!"

More gals..Hurlee, Hailee, Alisha, Hillary, Kelly & Audra

Only 6 more weeks, Mel! :)

Cool Dudes! (Bridger, Caison, Kasin, Chance)

Awesome Guys! (Branon, Treyden, Keaton, Brey)

Party Central!!

More train rides!

How many men does it take to plan a firework show??

(Durf, Kip, Brett, Matt, Jad)

Hurlee loved everything but the fireworks!!

Full House

We had a full house this past weekend and I have to admit...we had a BALL!! Chad, Kacee, Chance, Emi and Dane came. Matt, Melissa and Marlow came. Bret and Rachael came. It was a little CRAZY at times, but soooooooo much fun!

Uncle Chaddy was the "Favorite Uncle Ever!" He brought his 4-wheeler and barrells and gave train rides all weekend long! (Emi, Chad & Branon)

I'm not sure who had more fun. Chad....or the kids!

Bentlee wouldn't get out! (Branon, Kamryn & Bentlee)

Kam and Bentlee enjoying a ride!

Even Baby Dane got a ride. Do you think he's having fun?

On Friday afternoon, we girls, were able to get away for a bit. (thanks to a couple of babysitters) We went to Twin Falls for a little shopping and of course, LUNCH. We went to Jakers where we had a "mini baby shower" in honor of Melissa and Baby Maylee.
(Mel, Lynsi, Tegan, Kacee, Kandi, Me, Bentlee, Dane & Mom)

Baseball Season Ends

Well...after 6 weeks of playing baseball almost every night, the season has come to an end. Brey's team ended up taking 3rd place in the tournament. We were very excited!!! Bridger was on the "Taco Bandido" team and although they didn't win a trophy, he had a great time playing!! Branon LOVED every minute of T-ball.

Brey and his buddy Cole.

Bridger was soooo embarrassed that I took his picture at a baseball game.

Branon's T-ball trophy!