Fourth of July Fun

For the Fourth of July, we enjoyed a now annual family reunion at the cabin. Lauren was a little older and ready to really explore. To illustrate this:

Last summer at the cabin - see how she's grown...

Chloe and Lauren enjoyed their meals together, sometimes eating off one another's trays.

But before we got to the cabin, we enjoyed some time with the cousins at Thanksgiving Point:

At the Dinosaur Museum

As tall as the dinosaurs - almost.

Rahrr!

Lauren's first pony ride at Farm Country (Thanksgiving Point). She loved it! Too bad riding lessons and a horse are so expensive, or we might have a future rodeo queen on our hands.

It was on to the cabin later in the week. Here are some of the highlights:

At the Oakley Rodeo July 2. She loved Uncle Joe!

Max, Fof and Fil waiting for the fun to begin.

Getting a better view of the buckin' shoots. Even though it had rained most of the day, we had a clear rodeo until just as we were leaving.

Kaylin kept Lauren entertained with her hat from having a meltdown and she hung in there for the fireworks, which she was mesmerized by.

Playing at the Kamas pool. Her first time in a pool was of course a great hit - just like a big bath!

Cho-cho and Lo-lo

Ann-Marie teaching bad habits as payback for all the stuff I taught Corbin.

Porch fun. Like an outdoor crib.

Riding the ATVs for the first time with mom and dad.

Wanting to take the handlebars.

Hanging out with Ann-Marie and Chloe was the best (even if Lauren had to run from Cho to avoid being pushed over). Maybe next year they will play nice.

Playing in the Hawaii room.

Besides the kitchen under the stairs in the playroom, Lauren's favorite toy by far was Grandpa's drum. She really played it with gusto.

Thank you Fof and Painho for a fantastic week. We enjoyed seeing all of you!