Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Independence Day 2009
We spent the 4th of July in Star Valley, Wyoming (our tradition). This is our third year of pulling our trailer up to stay in it, rather than staying inside the cabin. Shawn's family is growing and there is no more room! It works out perfectly though, because I have terrible allergies and I think sleeping by the dog (Annie) would make them even worse. And the kids love it. Speaking of allergies, I made a big mistake and took an Allegra with a Benedryl on the evening of the 4th. OOPS! I couldn't keep my eyes open, fell asleep after dinner, and didn't see one firework! I honestly could not move! Poor Shawn had to take the kids by himself! Luckily we had a lot of fun the rest of the time, but I will definitely not do that again!

Top Row: Autumn (6) * Chance (6) * Gracie (almost 8) *
Brielle (10)
Bottom Row: Ireland (3) * Cienna (1) * Porter (3) * Hannah (4) * Jace (3) * Garrett (5)
Very Bottom Row: Annie (7 in dog years)
Missing due to nap: Hugh (1)
Other than allergies and the millions of mosquitos (and mosquito bites! poor hannah...those 'skitos just love her!) we had a great time. Between fishing in Uncle Lance's pond, attending the Star Valley Ranch 4th of July Kids Carnival, swimming, golfing (Shawn, not me), and 4-wheeling, we kept very busy! We didn't run the river because it was too high, and we didn't make it to Jackson this time, but I think we all considered it as another successful cabin trip!

5 comments:

Brooke said...

Looks like you guys had a blast. I love Hannah's patriotic skirt-- so cute. You have the best taste!

Lindsay said...

i can't believe how old all those kids are getting. your cabin trip sounds like so much fun, i'm sure the kids love it. that is so funny about your allergy med overdose! haha

Berrett Family said...

Glad you guys had a good time! We've go to go somewhere together soon.

Candace Thomas said...

I LOVE Hannah's skirt! And that family pic is great...I am guessing that is by you? So amazing! Miss ya.

Sandra Dubreuil said...

What a fun trip! And I have to second everyone's motion...Hannah's skirt is so ADORABLE!!!