Celebrating the 24th

It's become a tradition for our family that for the 24th of July, we go over to Chesterfield, Idaho for a family reunion with Bryson's side. His parents retired a few years ago and spend the summers over there to escape the heat of Mesquite and also because they used to live and farm there. We always have a great time being with family, visiting the pioneer town site, and attending the parade in the "big" city of Bancroft, Idaho (population 382).

I have lots of pictures to share, so beware!

Here is the best picture we could get of the grandkids. :)

Here's uncle Maurie helping Nathan saw some firewood for our campfire.

Making smores!

Uncle Brad taking all the boys on a 4-wheeler ride!

Beautiful Bela having fun with Grammy's box of kleenex!

Nathan, Cameron and Connor. . . having fun.:)

Bryson sweating up a storm as he barbequed dinner for all of us one night!

Here's my lovely view of the parade. . . but I got to be back in the shade with Benson.

After the parade, we had a picnic and the kids ran in the races. Lily did such a good job in her age group! What a speedy!

Nathan came in a close second in his race!



After the parade and races in Bancroft, we headed over to Soda Springs (where Bryson was born) where we enjoyed some milkshakes at the Arctic Circle and then visited the geyser.

Nathan had a blast playing some card games with his cousins!

Bryson took some time one night to teach a bunch of the kids how to play the Farming Game. Those kids had so much fun! They were ages 3 to 11. :) He did a great job keeping all of their attention for quite a while!

Nathan, Cooper and Cameron are good buddies. They were all born within 3 months of each other. If only we all lived closer together!!

Nathan and Cameron saying one last good-bye.

By the last night, Kayla and Meilee finally got go be good friends. That says a lot for them both being 2 year old girls!!

Nathan and Lily with Pa.

We sure had a fun time seeing everyone--even during the crazy times!!!