UTAH!

Part 1

 

Daniel's Birthday

 

 

 

UTAH PART 2- KEVIN'S BIRTHDAY

 On the 4th of July we celebrated Kevins birthday and of course Independence Day.  The kids and I suprised him by decorating the condo before he woke up.  The days festivities included the Huntsville parade, a trip to the park and of course some late night fireworks... oh and cake too!

Here he is opening his present.

I gave him new "Sanuk" flip flops since he recently confessed he coveted mine :)

The kids in their festive outfits (and Emmitt in his PJ's)

I broke a tradition this year and ordered Kevins cake from a grocery store.  I didn't have the time or resources to make the traditional birthday cake, which was sad but still delicious).

The Party.

UTAH PART 3- A few more pictures

Other highlights of our Matkin reunion included a trip to Lagoon, lots of swimming in the pool, and lots of game playing at the Lodges' game room.  Lowlights include Emmitt, Noah and Sadie getting sick and the lack of sleep that always accompanies such a circumstance.  Here's a few more snapshots from the trip.

Poor sick Noah

Grandma and Noah

This was our carload on many of our drives during reunion time.  They were a very entertaining bunch.

Jonah Cutie Patootie

After our Reunion was over the fun for us did not stop.  We frist went over to visit my cousin Amy and her crew.  The kids had a great time there and did not want to leave.  Then we went and stayed with Kevins Aunt Diana where we got to see that whole family including Darcy's new puppy Jagger who my kids just fell in love with.

 

Then when it was time to make the trek back to Omaha, we had even more fun meeting up with the Thomas' along the way.  We stayed at the same Hotel in Cheyenne and had pizza and swimming and then the next day of driving we stopped together for lunch at Wendys and texted back and forth as we caravaned our way home.  It made it a lot more fun!

Kids at Wendys