Winn Family Reunion

We went to North Idaho for our annual Winn Reunion.

The kids were IN HEAVEN.

There were tractor rides from their uncle Dave...

and so many boy things like bikes, basketball hoopes...

Emmett found a bike from his big cousin Jake and wouldn't get off of it.

They all took turns wrestling and playing different smashing games.

My personal favorite to watch was the bronco rides from their uncle BJ.

I would have been so overly sensitized by all the kids touching/pulling/hitting me that I would have screamed. BJ just took it in stride and the kids love him.

They even went on a big family hike.

On the 4th of July we went to a private lake owned by Alex's cousins. It was sooo beautiful and so much fun to ride around on the ATV. Emmett didn't get off of it the whole night. Cousin Trav just laughed at Emmett because he was SO excited about it but was awesome and took Emmett on his first ever ATV ride.

Cousin Reed. Funniest little kid. And ALWAYS is getting messy. Those are marshmallows all over his hands and face.

Alex taking a few kids out. Usually my mom radar is off the charts on danger possibilities, but the kids were so happy to be out and riding.

Fireworks. The kids loved it - until all the big loud fireworks went off.

This is the big firework: A propane tank that was blown up by a sniper rifle. Did I mention we were in North Idaho?! haha

Driggs/Tetonia Idaho Reunion

We had a reunion for my mom's side in Idaho. It was pretty incredible.

A couple from New England bought my Grandma's property and restored

the old cabin. It is TINY and my grandma was actually born inside that

small, one room cabin. They had dirt floors and two windows.

Beautiful backdrop and cute little boy!

My mom's cousins still live around the original property and have farms.

The kids were SO excited to go into the chicken coup and pick up eggs.

My little girl was excited about it until the rooster chased her.

Dad had to take the kids out for me. Chickens smell SO bad and pigs aren't any better.

I opted to hang out inside the house.

This dog must have been 16 years old. Followed Emmett around the entire time.

The other kids were terrified of it.

Proof that you can actually fit more in a Honda Pilot than you think.

This was after we unloaded all the luggage. Impressive huh?

Portland Wedding

We started our summer vacation in Portland at my cousin's wedding.

I was pretty sick that day - you can tell in my picture I look a little less stellar than my sisters. But that's pretty normal form me anyway :)

New Bikes at the Park

It is actually hot here so we took the kids to the only

park in town that has shade.

They love playgrounds and Z wanted to go on a certain part

of the playground that I said was a little too big for her.

Of course she had to try it!

It took her a few attempts but she got the hang of it

and then went down about a dozen times.

She is such a funny kid - if something scares her, she HAS

to try it. And she'll do it over and over again until she

conquers her fear.

Then they went down the slides...

Which then led to riding their new bikes.

I had no idea they made such little bikes

for Emmett. He looks so cute cruisin' around.

For their 3rd day on a bike, they did AWESOME!

Dance

My mom came down to see our little girl dance.

They have her read a million books...

of course make cookies...

and show off all their sweet moves.

Soccer Star

This is the hardest part for 4 yr olds to get. Having them try to high five EVERY kid is like asking me to have a clean floor everyday. Doesn't happen.

Having her try a game face...maybe that will work?
Then she forgets and just looks cute
This is what she understands about the game of Soccer:
If the ball is remotely close to you, run like crazy...the opposite direction.
Do NOT, by any means, touch the ball.

Leave the heavy running to someone else.

That way you can practice your dance moves, sing, or possibly catch someone

else's game from across the field.

(she's the one in the middle)

Emmett's Birthday

Emmett had a great birthday filled with family and friends!

Alex's parents drove down from Idaho. One of Emmett's favorite things

was to pull all of his Grandpa Winn's pens out of his pocket.

Even though they don't like dogs much (an understatement),

We went to the dog park. Rowdy LOVED it.

Brannen drove from SLC with his girlfriend.
It was so nice to meet her and I'm glad BJ was brave
enough to introduce her to the family.


This is a typical shot of my little princess doing her signature pose.

Emmett blowing out his candles. Good thing he didnt' know that his big

sister was actually the one to do it, or there would have been LOTS of screaming.

This is what a party looks like at our house.

Try to contain your excitement.

Will drove over from Idaho and our buddies from town came over.

The BEST present ever for kids. It's really a glorified cage.

Emmett loved his train.

The kids would have Grandma Winn read to them for

4 hours straight if she could!

Typical look

Their uncle Will leaving for a summer internship.