Family Reunion

Our July started out with a bang! We spent lots of time with family in Utah and Wyoming.

Marianne was very popular with cousins Max & Maddie. Their Mom Julie used to play dress up in these very same outfits!

Fireworks were a highlight of the trip. The kids went wild with fireworks. Evan & Josh even lit a firecracker outside of church on Sunday. I just looked around saying, "Whose kid is that?"
The fireworks in Evanston were unbelievable. We tried to watch the display put on by the city, but we kept getting distracted by fireworks from other areas. We were surrounded by 360 degrees of fireworks. We weren't sure where to watch. The explosions were everywhere. It was definitely more exciting than California, where even sparklers are illegal!

This is the big tree planted by John's great grandpa out on the family ranch. The family still owns the property and we had a fun reunion at his aunt & uncle's house.

The egg toss was a highlight of the reunion. John & his cousin Connie were the winners.

My kids were thrilled when the thunder and hail started. Only in Wyoming!

Fortunately the weather cleared up and I took this picture of the family!

Evan and Josh loved these cool sculptures and had to try making their own.

I love family reunions!