Roping in Pima...heading up Mt. Graham

Charlie Howard (Lana's husband) and Cole

Friday, July 17 we went to Pima. Lucky for us it was the Alders night to do their roping. We got to go watch and ride a few horses. As I was grabbing Cole off this horse the horse moved and stepped on my foot (I was wearing sandals-newer sandals). I can say it hurt and I now need to buy new black sandals.
Cole and Carly watching the calves.

Lana and Charlie Howard (Lana is my cousin - they live in Claysprings, Arizona)

Saturday we got up and headed for the mountains. Stopped at the creek to let the kids play before reaching the cabin.

Immediately shoes came off and feet got wet!Roper, Carly, Justin, and Rowdy

The weather was gorgeous and the company fun!
It was so green. The kids found lots of rocks to throw into the water and sticks to carry.

Olivia Knapp and Lindsey

I am so glad Lindsey brought Olivia. They had a great time together and were big helpers with Cole!

Jodi and Joyce Alder - two of my favorite people (cousin and aunt)

Carly enjoying the creek.

So fun to have cousins to play with.
We were there a few minutes when Lana sat in some gum. My heck we are in the mts. and she sits in GUM! She leans against the tree and her bottom sticks to it....ha ha ha!
Marley is in hog heaven. He ran around and loved exploring.
Me, Lana, Jodi, Aunt Joyce

We are all teachers, I'm the only one not teaching at a school.

Lana is attempting 2nd grade this year (last year she taught 6th grade), Jodi teaches High School biology and anatomy and Aunt Joyce is teaching 6th grade English for the first time (she has always taught Jr. High English)

Marley thought he'd try out the water...or was he pushed in the water?

Surprising Cole...

On the way home from Utah we decided to surprise Cole and Erik by picking Marley up.
Everyone was excited to finally get to bring him home!

Carrie wasn't so sure she was ready for him to leave. She was so good at preparing us to take him home. Thanks for letting us have MARLEY!

When we got home Erik and Cole were taking a nap. We brought Marley in and laid him by Cole. Marley started licking Cole's face. Cole woke up and was SURPRISED to see Marley and us! Want to say us more than Marley, but I am not quite sure.
Once he finally realize what was going on he was full of energy and words.

Cole loves Marley! They love to play and run around chasing each other. Sometimes Marley runs to one of us hoping to escape Cole. Cole always says, "he is so cute!"

It is WHITE and makes lots of messes?

Marley
the newest member of our family!
Lucky for us Ryan (Lisa's husband, his sister Carrie's dog had puppies and we got one)!
Cole receiving loves and not sure what to do. Conner, does this mean I get to clean up the poop?
Carly, very excited and a great helper.

Last Day of Reunion...

Day 5: July 4
Activity: Relax and BBQ/Fireworks

After such a busy and tiring day we decided to hang out and relax by the creek. That was a great idea. Caseman taking 5 and then back out in the creek!
Perfect company, perfect weather, perfect scenery!
Carly and Ramie

Discovered worms today! They collected worms and got pretty muddy!
Courtney was so good at helping with the little ones! I am so jealous, wish there was a creek like that in my backyard. Missed having Cole and Erik with us - next time they will NOT miss. Thank you Romney's for letting us all CRASH you beautiful home!
Case and Jase enjoying the yummy snacks!

Day 4 LAGOON

Day 4: Friday, July 3
Activity: LAGOON

Tyler and Conner on the 2nd ride of the day at Lagoon!
White GIANT roller coaster here we come.

Whitney, Courtney, Carly
Tyler take a few minutes to chill before the next big ride! It was nice we pack ice chest full of food and drinks (we didn't have to pay the high prices for their food)!

The swings took you over the water, very cool!
Bumper cars...watch out Tanner and Conner Carly is behind the wheel!

Lindsey was off all day with Kayla, so sorry no pictures of her! The kids loved Lagoon and can't wait to go back (maybe next summer)!

Day 3 of Reunion

Day 3: Thursday, July 2
Activity: Family Pictures/Play at creek/Tyler's baseball game Family picture day (need to get a copy of the pictures...so more to come).

Papa Larsen and Uncle Kurt brought all their baseball stuff and helped the boys improve their swing.

Tyler and Tanner's turn to field. Look how green it is, I loved it!

Carly, Courtney and Ramie on their way to play volleyball.

Volleyball babes!

Tanner and Conner couldn't be happier! They loved being together...we miss having Tanner around. They are watching Tyler's baseball game enjoying MORE pizza.
Rainbow umbrella babes (Uncle Kurt really wanted to have the umbrella, but Oma and Papa couldn't live without it, hahahah!) These two were either eating, sleeping, talking about BOYS, swinging or texting!
Aunt LaSchelle and Papa enjoying the game. Can you believe it is July and we were covered in blankets wearing jackets, cRaZy?!

Reunion Continued

Day 2: Wednesday, July 1
Activity: BYU Bookstore & Game Center/Rio Cafe/Tanner's All-star Game/Tyler's Game

Thought Conner would like to go see BYU campus, but when Tanner didn't want to go either did Conner. No worries Kayla, Lindsey, Carly, Uncle Logan and I went. We had a good time shopping in the bookstore and playing games in the Game Center.

Dangerous group, WATCH out!

The coolest people ever, bless Uncle Logan's heart he is such a good sport!

Carly playing skeet ball, she hit the highest target!

Kayla practicing her driving...Lindsey practicing her texting!
We could either bowl or go to lunch at Cafe Rio? Of course FOOD sounded better!
Tanner had an All-star Baseball game in Salt Lake City and Ramie wanted to ride in our car. She was telling the boys she NEVER sleeps during the day and especially not in the car (GOTCHA RAMIE GIRL)!Tanner up to bat! Go TANNER man! The whole gang came to cheer him on! We loved being able to watch him play. He is a great player - he made an amazing catch out in left field.

Kylee checking Conner's eyes out! He loves to play with the little ones.
Aunt Rissa took the little ones up the hill (they are the ones carrying the umbrella's - always prepared for the rain!).

Tanner lost, but had a great game! From there we went to Tyler's game it was so fun! It was dark and my pictures didn't turn out, bummer.