Mother's Day Reunions

On Mother's Day weekend we went up to Drew's hometown to have a mini family reunion.  His brother Scott is moving to Germany so this is the last time we'll all be together in a while.  

On our way up Friday we stopped in Price, UT and took the kids to the WAVE POOL there.  I hadn't been there in about 15 years!  It was so much fun.  The kids absolutely loved it!  We'll have to make it a tradition. 

On Saturday morning we got up and took family pictures.  The photographer didn't show up (frustrating), so we just took the pictures with my camera and Uncle Marvin's help.  Not perfect, but they'll do. 

Melvin and his oldest brother (by 20 years) Marvin.

The kids were so glad to be done with pictures and decided to play for a while.  They love Brecon's bike.  A three-wheeler with a basket in back.  Awesome!

We went up Rock Creek for a picnic and hike.  I love it up there.  We parked at Miner's Gulch and ate lunch.  The kids did lots of exploring.

And the babies were filthy!

Then it was time for the hike.  Melvin stayed back at the picnic area while we hiked from Miner's Gulch to Yellow Pine.  It was a beautiful hike.

The kids even stubbled upon really rare Tootsie Flowers ;)  And luckily there were enough for each kid to pick and enjoy.  (Sweet Idea, Esther!)

 Rather than taking the trail back, we followed the road.  Ella fell asleep in my arms halfway back.   It's no wonder.   She had walked almost the entire trail.

We had dinner together and Drew and the three oldest kids slept in a tent on the front lawn, while Ella and I slept inside.  Then we headed home the next morning.  But it wasn't without stopping to visit my family in Salt Lake.  We wished my Mom a happy Mother's Day and took a photo.  All the sisters were together for a the first time in a while.  It was great!