Vacation Pictures....finally

Okay, after I was a little more than halfway done with uploading these pictures, I realized it would have been a whole lot easier just to do a video! Oh well. So, grab a Mountain Dew so you don't fall asleep, it's a long post with a lot of pictures! So brace yourself. I've tried not to add a whole of comentary, as to not make the post too much longer than it already is. Enjoy!

We went to Utah and Idaho at the end of July through the beginning of August. While we were there we saw a lot of family and a few good friends. It was so great to see the family we did. Some we haven't see in a very long time. We love you all so much and thank you again, to the Swiss' for housing us!

We took family pictures with my Mom's side of the family. Here is my Grandma and her wonderful husband Jim with what is the start of the great-grandchildren.....

Then the first Sunday in August, my sister, Kari and her husband Brandon blessed their first baby, Krew! It was so fun to be there for the blessing and to see family. Brandon said some wonderful things and are so lucky to have such a beautiful baby boy!

Here is my Dad with his Dad and his two brothers, Mike and Rick.

Took the kids to temple square.

My mom's side of the family has a cabin up at Bear Lake. So we went up there for a few days to relax and spend time together. Thank you, again, Grandma and Jim for letting us go up there. We had so much fun and it was beautiful!

Here are the kids with my sister, all ready to go down to the beach. Boston saw Rylee and Sophie wearing their suits and Boston wanted to wear one too. NOT HIS, ONE OF THE GIRLS!!! So I put it on him because I knew it would irritate Karlee down to the core of her innards. Doesn't he look cute! =)

And of course, being at a cabin and with it being chilly outside, you HAVE to roast marshmellows!

Pawpaw and Sophie playing backyardigans together.

We spotted a moose driving on our way to rent some bikes. It was right there off the side of the road.

We rented this bike for all of us. We thought it was going to be fun, and it was, BUT it was ALOT of work!!!!

Boys in the tub!

After our trip to Utah, we headed up to Idaho to see Chad's family. On our way up there we made a stop at Bear World. The kids had a blast!

After we spent a day in Rexburg we headed up Island Park with Chad's family to stay in a family of the family's cabin! It was so much fun! I heart Island Park!

My little giraffe!

All the brothers taking turns jumping off the dock into the lake.

Chad took our rental car out off-roading multiple times on trails close to the cabin. It was fun, but I've never been more scared in my life. And here he is as proud as ever.....wearing my sunglasses. Love you babe!

We took family pictures with the Withers family too. It was a cozy 45 degrees outside that morning. Here are the girls tring to stay warm in between shots.

All the boys. Yes, Chad is the shortest one in his family...but not THAT much shorter. There must have been a dip in the grass he was standing in.

Chad trying to keep Rylee warm. She wasn't too happy that morning. The only thing that kept them smiling was knowing there were going to be riding 4-wheelers later.

Grandpa and Grandma with their grandchildren.......so far.Travis and Valerie ready to ride!

Chad's brother, Blake, having fun on the machine.

Chad took Charlie out too! Charlie loved it! He would NOT leave that seat. He was so happy. His face was getting cold, so Chad jokingly put this on Charlie. And he actually like it.

Sophie and Uncle Travis.

Charlie and Uncle Cole.