Camping in Grandjean

 The weekend of June 8th Dean and I took Max on his first camping trip to Grandjean Idaho. My Grandparents and a few uncles and a cousin have trailers they leave up there for the summer. It was SO fun! Most of my sibling and Mom were also able to come.

Max up on the bed in Grandpa's trailer having a blast.

 Not really having a blast anymore.

Uncle Dan and Max

Kaitlyn decided to play in the mud. ;-)

My little fam.

Max and I going on a walk around a pond we were fishing at. 

Max LOVES outside! He could stay out ALL day if I let him. 

Dean fishing away. Max playing with whatever he could touch.

Getting ready to swim. 

This Boy seriously LOVES swimming to he is going to be a fish I know it. 

Hanging around the camp fire. 

We all laughed so hard at this picture Michelle has a disgusted look and Mark looks like he is enjoying it quite well.  

One happy family!

Time to EAT!!!

Love him!

It was such a great trip and fun to get away for a bit! We love the outdoors!

Elder Thornley Comes Home!!!

On May 1st my little Brother Daniel got home off his mission from San Antonio Texas. It was such a great day to see him after not seeing him for 2+ years!

The family, WAITING PATIENTLY (not so patiently) at the airport for Elder Thornley to arrive.

His flight was slightly delayed.

Laying out the banner for his arrival

We are ready and waiting! (Yes I know there are several of the same pic. The lady that was taking the picture got a little excited and I like them all so I will post them all).

The grand kids can hardly stand the wait 4 of them have never met Daniel in real life.

Dan's flight plans

HERE HE COMES!!!

Hugging mommy dearest!

Katie, Ash, and Dan

The Boys turn.

Dan meeting Max for the first time.

Meeting Aubrey for the first time.

Whits turn!

Our little Family with Dan.

Proud Parents with Elder Thornley

Headed to "Home Sweet Home" to show him the remolded house that he has NO idea about. 

In total Shock of the BEAUTIFUL remodel

Dean and Max trying out Dan's new room.

A few Days later was Mothers Day and Daniel's home coming at church! It was such a great day with lots of family! My uncle Randy and his wife Madge were able to join us from Utah so the picture below is with ALL of my moms siblings and spouses and her parents of course. Great seeing them ALL!

So GREAT to have Elder Thornley home! You were missed but we are so grateful for the blessing it was for you to serve a mission.