Friday, July 11, 2008

Matthews Family Reunion

One more year, another amazing time at the cabins! We went to Meeks Cabins in Wyoming for the Matthews side reunion. We went last year and we always have such a great time! But even better this year, because Grandma and Grandpa could join us. Last year Grandma was still recovering from her many back surgeries, so this year was so fun to have them there with us! First day we got there, got cabins all settled then hung out in the lodge and listened to cousins Andy and Matthew play guitar and sing. Next day after lunch we went to the reservoir with canoes and had a great time there! Then a lot of 4-wheelin', fishing, a few naps here and there. A big group picture and then S'mores wrapped up the day. Then we got up the next day, cleaned it all up, said our goodbyes and headed for home. It was so much fun and such a relaxing time! And as it is always said when the Matthews family gets together...we are lucky to not just love each other, but we LIKE each other too!!! What a great family to b e a part of!!! Sorry to those who missed it...maybe this will make you feel bad and you will be sure to join us from now on!!!
Nice bath in the kitchen sink! I just had to include this one! This is how she is for EVERY bath she takes!

Hangin' out in the lodge the first night.


Elsie hangin' out in the Mule with Grandma and Bumpa


Finding all kinds of treasures!



Brave uncle Russ!

Watching the fire

Almost everyone in the family! Missing 9, I believe!

Grandma Ene and Bumpa sitting by the campfire

Smiley Elsie with Dad

My beautiful Bell

Making S'mores with Aunt Cindy

We forgot to take Madi's easel...she wanted to paint something from the cabins so I told her to take a picture of what she would want to paint...this is what she took, not too shabby!

Dustin and Elsie think Dad is pretty funny!


This is about the cleanest she was the whole time!!!


Elsie, loving the swing!


Cassi and her buddy Nathan...when asked what they were doing they said "making mud with dirt and water!" Like that was just about the dumbest question I could ask!


Uncle Dave...a.k.a Aunt Babe...was tormented by these kids! But to be fair he did his share of tormenting!!! (Madi is also showing off her Hannah Montana clock given to her by Aunt Sandra)


One last shot of our cabin that we stayed in

8 comments:

Beth said...

YES, I'm first!!.... now I'll go back and read what you posted, I just get excited when I see zero posts.... but the pictures are awesome as always, love the one of cassi. JRH

Jodi Gallagher said...

Man, you have a large family on your side and on your hubbys! How many kids are there on each side?

Sara said...

What fun!!! I LOVE that bath picture of Elsie! So cute!!! What an awesome tradition!!

mallari said...

Man it looks like you guys have had one heck of a summer and it's only half way into it! I think that we need to see more pics of you though Kim!! It looks like Maddi is a good Photorgapher, have her get a few!

Amy said...

That looks like the best trip!! What a big group, too. I love love that picture of Elsie in the bath!

Nicole said...

Those pictures definetly tell a fun story. My family is small, but we all love and like each other too! Isn't that the greatest. That's why I still live so close to them all. BTW: Your header is dang adorable!!!

The Holdaway Family said...

I love the one with Elsie in the 'tub' she is such a happy baby that is full of life! These pictures make me want to be in the Matthew's side of the family so I can go to the cabin! LOL!!

Jilene said...

you always have really fun family vacations! you are very lucky and I am very jealous! how much time until you find out what the babe is?