Hikin' the Y

Yea, we hiked the Y.  I thought it would be fun and the kids would love it!  Kyle wanted to stop from the first turn- only 11 more to go!

Having fun yet?

Come on kids! You can do it!

Yea we made it! 

It was fun for me, but the kids were more tired than I thought they would be. 

I had to keep encouraging Kyle. 

Poor little Gabe

Ellie- at least try and LOOK like you are having a good time.

Ellie, and the mountain in the back.  I miss the mountains!

Ellie and Paul-standing at the top of the Y.  That thing made me nervous that someone would trip and roll down the whole thing.

KYLE!! This kid complained the whole way!

Our family and Erica- she came with us and took all the pictures.  Utah Valley in the background.

Cute little Gabe was good the whole time!

Dinosaur munemunemune

That's what Paul used to call the Dinosaur Museaum at Thanksgiving Point in Utah. It's pretty much one of his favorite places ever. So, of coarse we had to go there. We went with my good friend Lindsay.  Unfortunately, my camera ran out of batteries so I only got some pictures of the kids. 

Kyle, Ellie, and Paul

Paul

Lindsay's cute girls, Skyler and Hannah, and Kyle

Lindsay's kids Ethan, Hannah, and Ethan,  and my kids.

Ride that dino Paul!

Paul in heaven!!

Pizza Oven

One night for the reunion we went to Laura and Gordons house. Their house is so fun, whenever we get there my kids disappear and I don't see them again! We made pizza's that Gordon cooked in the pizza oven.  They are gracious hosts and actually like have everyone over!(at least I think they do!)

Laura working hard in her beautiful kitchen!

Gordon slaving away.  That pizza oven gets heated up to around 800 degrees! The pizza's cook fast!  Mark and Malinda helping out.

David, and Paul having these fun and delicious Italian Cream Soda's,  yumm. I'm getting thirsty just thinking about it!

DeBry Family Reunion

Out of the 5 weeks I was in Utah I knew Darren wished he could be with us.  Except this day.  I bet you can guess why.  I wished he was there extra that day!!

It started out innocent.  Looking like this nice picnic dinner.

Having a great time chilling in the mountain park.

Maybe you knew this was coming- Family Pictures!!

Oh I do love our family!!

Now lets get Opa and Grandma Rita with the 34 grandkids! And 13 adults behind the camera yelling, clapping and hopping on one leg trying to get the babies to look at the camera. 

Only 20 more pictures to go!  Keep smiling kids!

Nayeli is starting to loose it!

I love this picture! My dad is so nice!!  I think even though he has a smile on his face inside he feels like Nayeli!

I love this picture- mostly because I love my parents and brothers and sisters so much.  Left to Right we have Mark, Athena, Me, Julia, Dad, Mom, Christina, and David.  We all get along so well and truly love each other so much.  My siblings are my best friends. 

Here we are with our spouses.  Except my spouse is in Florida.  And Julia's hubby was working.  We left a space so we could Photo-Shop Darren and Terry in.

And here's where it all started.  My parents are 2 of the best people I know.

Ok, this picture makes me sad.  Family reunion with no Darren.  Next time!!  LOL I'm sure he can't wait!

The Saga Continues

Well, here  I sit, at my computer, with so many posts to catch up that I think I may just turn the computer off and never blog again.  If I just post twice a day I'll be caught up in a few years. 
  First of all, I made it home in one piece.  The flights home were ok, really, I can't complain about travel these days.  After Gabe had been crying for the HOUR that we were waiting on the runway I thought, "well, at least I'm not walking there, in bare feet, in the winter, with no food, or shelter, and everyone around me dying, for three months."  I mean seriously, its a few hours of sitting in a comfortable chair, with a pillow and blanket, and a women bringing me drinks and offering earplugs to everyone sitting by me.  Everyone at the airports and on my flights were very helpful and nice.  One guy said to me, "What are you, a glutton for punishment?"  Hmmmm. 
Ok, seriously though, my 5 week vacation is over.  Where does time go???  I wish I could pause time. But no, it keeps on going and going.  Sometimes  it seems slower and other times faster.  Like 6 months of pregnancy (SLOW) compared to Gabe's first 6 months (FAST!) It was so good to see family and friends and I mean, really, really, good.  Lets take it one activity at a time.  I guess we will start off where I left off. 
The DeBry Family Reunion.  My parents, plus their 7 kids and their spouses, (everyone except Darren.) and 34! grand-kids. (I think) It made for a large party.  It mostly took place at my parents house- which they just remodeled.  It looked just beautiful! She had it all decked out for the 4th, so when I got there at night all the lights were on and the house looked spectacular! See for yourself- 

Look at that house! I think it has so much style and character!  I just love it.

The lawn looked like a putting green.  Way to go dad!

  We got there a couple days before everyone else started to arrive.  But come July 7th everyone was there!  

Makayla, Grace, Paul, and Ashlyn

Like always, my mom had it all decked out and looking awesome.  My mom knows how to throw a party! Here is Mark, Marilyn, David, Julia, and Malinda.  I miss you guys!!

Beautiful arrangements my mom had out for the festivities. 

On the side of the house were all the tables for the kids.  Notice how fun it is decorated- see those cute light fixtures- love them!

Oh yea, and there are some kids in the picture too. 

Like this cute kid, Kyle

Look at that pot in the back!  And Derek and Kyle.

Lots of kids

Emma and Ellie, soul mates.

Aiden, Jacob, Peter, Kyle, and Derek.  I hope I got that right.

Ryan, Anthony, Michael, Matthew, Parker, Eliza and James

Ellie, Emma, Stephanie, Makayla, Adaline, and Ashlyn

Bridie, Elle, Monica, William, and Lawson???

Ellie!

There were 3 birthdays during the reunion, Ben's (My sister, Athena's husband) Christina, and Julia (my sisters) So we had 3 birthday cakes 3 different times.  My mom never wants anyone to feel left out!

What a crowd singing Happy Birthday! 

Tomorrow I am going to post pictures of Michael Coleman's house- I can't wait!