After my trip to Washington (end of July, beginning of August), the kids and I flew and met up with Ammon in Boise for his family's reunion. Flying with two kids by yourself is never ideal, but having done it so many times, I have it down to an exact science now. However, Addy always seems to poop right as we are beginning to board, which adds to the stress just a little bit. We were some of the first to make it to Boise so we decided to leave the kids for the night with Ammon's mom and sister and spend out first night alone since Kent was born. That's right, we have never had a night without our kids since June 2009. It took some convincing on Ammon's part, but I finally relented and let them have our kids while I tried to relax and enjoy a night with my husband (whom I hadn't seen for 12 days). We booked a hotel right down the street from his sister's. We stayed in the same room we stayed in the day after we were married, if you can believe that. It was kind of nice to reminisce about the good ol' days. You know those first few weeks after you are married that seem like pure bliss. The next morning we woke up, had breakfast, and went back to his sister's. Of course the kids survived the night, and so did I.
The rest of Ammon's family arrived that day. With 24 people in one house (9 of which were kids), it is always a party. We ate, visited, played games, ate, and went to the lake. This was the first time Ammon's whole family had been together in 7+ years.
Addy, at this point, was never too fond of stranger. Angie, however, was very good to take her and provide enough distraction to give her mom a break.
A glimpse into what half of the room looked like.
At one time or another there was always someone on the trampoline.
Kent eating.
Our family's picture.
All the cousins with Grandma and Grandpa.
The sibling picture, these guys get kind of goofy when they are together.
The whole gang. Annie was behind the camera, because at this point they were not engaged.
Uncle D stealing some Addy time.
Lunch at the lake.
This kid loves his new found swimming skills and life jacket.
Sand angels.
Our turn on the jet ski, Kent loved it!
Addy loves the beach.
I just loved this picture of Ammon and Addy together.
Nap time with Grandma.
Happily hanging out with Uncle Jason.
At this point in the trip, we all caravanned (sort of) to Idaho Falls, where Ammon's grandma was celebrating her 85th birthday party. We missed the party the night before, but had no problem invading her house the day after.
Addy got her hands on some Pepsi.
We turned the water on in the backyard and let the kids go at it. Addy loved to cool off.
Pure joy.
Remember...trouble...
Attacking the cousins.
And then running away.
Revenge
And lastly, some chocolate milk from Reed's Dairy.
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