July 14, 2013

What a busy week!  We traveled to Boise for the Hall Family Reunion and got to spend a week at Grammy and Grampy's cabin near McCall, Idaho.  Lily pretty much lived in her swimming suit.  Tommy got so much attention from all his cousins that he was a little overwhelmed.  Annie enjoyed getting one on one time with Mommy and Daddy while sister and brother were playing with cousins.  We didn't sleep much, so by the end of the week we were all exhausted.  But it was worth it to create new memories and see our family (minus one brother who is currently deployed).

 Annie in her "superhero" floatie suit.

 Lily's favorite ensemble for the week - messy hair, swimming suit, no shoes

 Some of the girls making bead bracelets.

 Annie showing off her bracelet.

 too...much...fun...one....tired....baby....

 All dressed for swimming!

 Annie loved being on the water.  She loved the jet ski, the tube rides, and sitting at the very front of the boat.  She kept insisting that she wanted to waterski and was upset that we didn't have any skis or boards to fit her.

 Lily had an adventure without us.  She took a boat ride with aunts and uncles while we stayed behind to prepare dinner.  Unfortunately, the boat ran out of gas and they were stranded for over an hour because our walkie-talkies weren't working.  Lily was scared and cried a little, but they were eventually rescued and made it back to us.

 How cute are these two?  This is Lily and her cousin Madilyn.  They are only two months apart in age and they were inseparable the entire week.  They like the same toys, foods, activities, etc.  They are a match made in Heaven.  Madilyn left a day early and Lily wandered around that next day feeling a little lost without her buddy.  We hope they can get together again next year.

 Annie played so hard every day and never took a nap the entire time because she wanted to keep up with the big kids.  She was totally beat by the end of the trip.  She really liked getting to spend individual time with Mom and Dad while Tommy and Lily were with cousins.  She has grown so much and is such an adventurous girl. 

 Our girls loved this walking can toy.  They both mastered it pretty quickly.  We worried they would fall off the cabin deck, but we managed to avoid any injuries.

 All the Hall grandchildren - minus Justin's four.  We sure missed them this year.

And here's the whole family.  Thank you Mom and Dad Hall for such a fun week in such a beautiful place.  See you next year!