We headed to Idaho in July for a family reunion on my mom's side of the family. I was really excited because I knew all my immediate family was going to be there...but also had mixed emotions about being around all my mom's siblings. It would be so glaringly evident that someone was missing. It was the first time we were around all Mom's siblings since her funeral. It was actually comforting and nice to be around Mom's sisters though. They all sorta look alike and sound alike. I desperately want my kiddos to know and have a relationship with their Grandma's siblings. I think the hardest part was taking family pictures and the picture that should have had nine, only had eight. There were quite a few tears. All in all...it was a fun trip. I'm so glad we went!
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| Dad traveled with us...and took his fair share of naps with the kids :-) |
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| Snuggling with cousin Lane at the hotel |
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| Swimming at the hotel |
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| Day trip to Jackson Hole |
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| Ron and Teresa |
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| Todd barbecuing chicken in the rain |
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| Will and Lillie |
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| Uncle Hal and Aunt Amy |
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| Brooke and Mia |
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| Todd with Orrin |
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| Uncle Johnny with Todd and Orrin. Johnny and Ellen were our gracious hosts |
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| Kalie and Andrea |
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| Yummy meat that Will and Todd barbecued |
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| Our family |
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| Trevin and Orrin |
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| Little fakers :-) |
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| Orrin was smitten with Rowen! She was so sweet with him |
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| Big hugs for cousin Brooke |
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| Uncle Bret and I took the kids to the zoo |
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| After Sunday morning mtg |
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