Flaming Gorge 2009

We were so lucky to go to Flaming Gorge with the Nelson Family at the end of June. Not everyone could make it, but most of us did. It was so fun. It is like Lake Powell up in the mountains. It was absolutely beautiful. We spent most of our time on the boat, but did some sightseeing, walking in the mountains, played games, and most of all, enjoyed being together. Every time I am with my family I am reminded why I love them so much. Good thing we live closer and can see them more often now. A few highlights of the trip:

Bart and Anna on the "death tube"

She would still be on that thing if we hadn't pried her off of it.
Captain Jake

Kids in the tube

Tubing is even better with your cousins!
Jacob and Isaak

Cousin Jack with Anna

My nirvana: anywhere this boat is!

My sister, Karin, and the bug, Everett take a swim

My sister, Wendy, and her family: Todd, Tillie, Isaak, Jonah, and baby Henry

I thought getting 3 kids to smile was hard and here she proves that 4 can do it!

My cute Mom

Rachel just kills me in this picture. She screams, I am so cool, doesn't she?

3/4 of the loves of my life

(Jake is with cousins somewhere)

I was so proud to get up skiing at my old age on my first try! WAHOO!

Really, there is NOTHING better than this.

See how happy I was after I skiied? Hope my girls will love it too.

Did I mention how freaking cold the water was? My brother, Jeff, can tell you!

The sunset after the ski

Taking the kids to the overlook of Red Canyon, a part of Flaming Gorge. So beautiful!

Bart had our camera on a tripod hanging from a tree here. I was beyond irritated cause it was so hot, but look what we have to show for it. Way to go, honey!

So, the only question is, when can we go again?