We just got back from our trip to Utah/Idaho for the Ricks family reunion. It was the first time Dallin or Wesley had been to Idaho, and they loved it. We enjoyed the Rexburg 4th of July parade, festivities at Porter Park, swimming and picnic at Green Canyon Hot Springs, Fun with the Meservy's in Wilford, as well as fun at the Ricks farm in Felt. Great view of the Grand Tetons from Felt. We were fortunate to be able to see friends in the Provo area on our way to and from Idaho.
We saved quite a bit of money on gas by taking our tiny Geo Metro. This little car got an average of 43 mpg over the course of the trip!
Wesley had fun throwing rocks into the Provo River.
Aunt Marlene tried to get Wesley to pet the horse up at Uncle Garvin's place in Felt. Wesley wasn't so sure this was a good idea. He has, however, added "naaaay" to his repertoire of animal sounds.
Grandma Ricks loves playing with her grandson. After all, they don't get to see each other very often.
I think Wesley had the best seat on the street for the parade. It was hot that day by Idaho standards, but still much nicer than we are used to in Arizona. It was nice to be able to spend so much time outside in the middle of the summer!
Once every few years, my Dad and all his siblings get together. From left to right: Garvin, Marlene, Dale, and Rockie.
Everybody from the Meservy side (My Mom's family) who lives close enough came to Wilford for a BBQ. I saw cousins I haven't seen for many years as well as some of my cousins' kids whom I had never met. Once again we are outside enjoying the cool weather and wide open spaces!
On Sunday afternoon, we decided to take a scenic drive called the Jack Pine Loop, which is a dirt road up into the hills only a couple miles away from my uncle Garvin's place in Felt, Idaho. This is the view out over the rolling hills of farmland. From the other side, you can see some pretty impressive views of the Grand Tetons (see the first picture in this post).
By the end of the trip, we were all pretty tired, especially Wesley!
3 comments:
Family reunions are the best! I like the shot of Wesley and grandma.
Hey Cara! It looks like you guys had a blast on your trip. Wesley is absolutely adorable! That picture of him asleep in the carseat is just too sweet!
Love ya, Shannon
Look at all that GREENERY! It looks so beautiful there...glad you had a good time
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