The Drew Israelsen Family

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Our last stop on our vacation was a night stay at six lakes near Roosevelt Utah. The group consisted of Drew, myself, Robert, Lena, Stacey, Brent, Tanner, Landon, Megan, Thomas, Amie, Braden, and Trevon. It was beautiful and everyone really enjoyed it. We had our own private lake and hot tub. We had a beautiful view from the back of the cabin and a nice deck to just sit and relax on. The kids had tons of fun running around and catching lizards and jumping in the water to catch some crawdads! The adults had a great time enjoying each others company and Thomas kept us laughing most of the night! It was the perfect ending to our family vacation and I think we may go back and stay again!

After leaving Park City we headed for Snow Mountain in Colorado (about a 7 hour drive) to meet up with the gang at the Israelsen Family reunion. It was a long drive but for the kids being as young as they are I really think they were troopers. I don't now how many more times Robert could have asked us if we were almost there. Thank heavens for his PSP and Lena's coloring book! When we finally arrived Robert greeted his great Grandpa with a bear hug. We had a great time in Colorado and the kids seemed to really enjoy themselves. One of the fun things they did was to go on a hike and see the waterfall. It was nice because it was easy enough for the small ones to make it on their own. Robert got half way down and saw Ben going up so he decided to go see it two times. The picture below is of Aunt Amie and Trevon making there way across the log going to the waterfall. Colorado was really beautiful but I guess I am just prejudice because I still think there is no where as pretty as Cache Valley!

Aunt Kellie was loving all the kids. Robert was just fine with letting her hug on him but Ben was a little taken back with the whole thing. Below you can see my little artists. They absolutely loved the craft shop. Lena can color for HOURS! Drew even made himself a new belt and Robert and Lena came home with wooden snakes and stuffed animals that they colored and painted all on their own.

We all went for a round of miniature golf and of course Ma won mostly because she was the only one keeping track of her score:) We had a great time seeing everyone and want you to know that our best friends are in our FAMILY!!!!!

Dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
Drew loving the snow in July!
Robert wasn't sure how long it was going to take dad to come down the zip line.
We love to swim in the sun!!!!
Their 4th of July shirts!

We went to Park City for two days and had a great time. We watched the fireworks on the 4th which luckily were right outside out hotel (the kids slept right through them). Then the next day we went to the Olympic park. The kids LOVED it. We took them down the Alpine slide, Drew rode the zip line and we watched the ski show they had. The ski team out jump off the ramps into the water. It was pretty awesome. We took the kids swimming 2 or 3 times and they probably could of just stayed in the pool ALL DAY and they would have been happy. Grandma and Grandpa Taylor drove up and went out to dinner with us to a restaurant called Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. It is pretty expensive but VERY GOOD! We had a great time just spending time with our kids and giving them 100% of our attention!

The other night Ben, Heather, Camber, and Kyler came over to hang out and let the kids play together. As you can see Heather was showing off for us on the trampoline and showing us all how a back flip is done!! I think if I tried to do this we would be rushing to the ER!

Drew brought me home these flowers the other day just because. They were so pretty I had to take some pictures of them before I hung them to dry.

The other day Lena was watching TV with me and I asked her if she wanted to go upstairs and fold laundry with me. She loves to help clean so she was excited and said yes. She started walking to the stairs and I stopped by the laundry room to grab the laundry. By the time I got to the stairs there she was fast asleep. This was very funny to me because my kids NEVER fall asleep in strange places or just on the spur of a moment like that. Of course I had to take a picture. I think maybe the summer heat is getting to her.

Anna got some make up and nail polish for her birthday and so Aunt Amie and Grandma gave all the girls a MAKEOVER! Grandma was in charge of paining the fingers and the toes and Amie was on makeup duty. They all loved it and I am pretty sure that Aunt Amie really enjoyed herself! I think poor Trevon felt left out even though when I asked if he wanted some he denied that he did. As you can see he kept a close watch over what the girls were getting done.

These are pictures taken of the kids doing pops at our house. We all hung out and watched the Hyrum fireworks. Of course Drew out to get out some of his stash of fireworks that he has and played with them. He lit a bottle rocket off in his hand (smart I know) and it never left his hand. It was pretty funny to watch him stamp his foot and shake his hand like that in some way was going to put the bottle rocket out. Matt, Jen and Abby joined us. Abby wasn't so sure that she liked the fireworks. By the time they were over she was used to them and then when they were finished she wanted "one more."

We were very glad that Missy and Aubrey came and spent time with us. Lena and Aubrey seemed to get along really well. Lena also took a strong liking to Missy. You can always tell if Lena likes you because she just wants to sit on your lap. We had a great time at the cookout/birthday party and on Friday night Missy and Ma took all the kids swimming. Thanks for coming and seeing us and we hope to see you again soon!!!