This year, instead of going to Knoll Lake as a family, we went to a cabin up in Strawberry. It was so much easier with all the babies and was lots of fun. We went up on Friday afternoon and stayed for a couple days. There was lots of games, food, ping pong tournaments, softball, and just visiting. The weather was so nice and it was great to get away with everyone and just have fun.
There were two swings in the yard, and if there would have been more I don't think the kids would have ever gotten off of them. There was a constant line of who was next to swing.
-Britnee and Brayden-
Mr. Kyle
Coby and Landon
Kyle and Rockie - One month apart
Brayden playing on Coby
We took a "short" drive down to Fossil Creek. It wasn't too long, but the road was really rough so it did take awhile. The scenery was gorgeous, and the water was so nice. We had a fun time we just didn't bring lunch and weren't too prepared to be gone for very long.
Britnee and Beckie - the first ones in.
Rindy and Rockie - Testing out the water. It was kind of chilly.
Landon swimming to Uncle Trent
Gina and Brandt with Brayden
Coby and Jaron doing flips off a cliff
I'm in a picture as proof I was there!
It was lots of fun until we were ready to leave. Everyone was starving, the kids were tired, and we still had the drive ahead of us. We went to leave and there was a major traffic jam. After sitting for about 5 minutes and no one knowing what to do or how to fix it, all the Madsen boys got out and figured out a plan to get everyone unstuck. There were cars parked on the side of the road, cars were trying to come in, cars were trying to get out... it was a mess. It took about 10 minutes to back up and get everything situated, but it was worth it.
Everyone hanging out and playing a little softball.
Tangi and her boyfriend Tyler
There was a tractor in the back of the yard that the kids were obsessed with, especially Landon and Aubree. I think on Saturday they were in that tractor for 99% of the day. It was quite the entertainment for the kids.
Brayden, Britnee, Aubree -- Landon "King of the Tractor"
Brian and Beckie also brought up a Teryx, a UTV. Coby and I took it out for a little exploring before we headed home. It was a little warm that day, but it was lots of fun.
Grandpa found a tarantula and killed it, but then all the kids wanted to hold it. Disgusting. Tori loved it. Every time someone else held it she wanted it back. The picture on the right is a little blurry because she wanted to give it to me and I wanted to get away. No thank you.
Tori with her pet
David -- Aubree and Grandpa
We had so much fun everyone! We missed Bree who is on her mission in California (almost 8 months down). Can't wait for next year!
3 comments:
The road to Fossil Creek is RIDICULOUS. But it is super fun when you're down there.
Looks like so much fun with lots of fam! That tarantula looks disgusting! I can't believe their holding it!!
Did you know I moved to Strawberry in 7th grade? Graduated from Pine Elementary School too! Spent my years hanging out at Fossil Creek all summer long! Thanks for bringing back the memories!!!!
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