McMahon Reunion part 4 - the end

On Wednesday we all headed over to the Arches. Afterwards we headed home instead of going back to Blanding for the last two days. We had a lot to get done before our next adventure next week. It was a hot day and then the clouds rolled in and it poured! So we left earlier than we would have. It was really fun to hang out with family for a few days and get to know them more. We really haven't seen them for YEARS!!! It was a great reunion.

Here's our funny kids in the car as we drove from arch to arch. They are so cute, I just love them!!! Kaleb thought they were crazy and then decided to join in on the fun.

Here's some pics of us exploring the Arches.

It was so hot and then the clouds rolled in and it began to pour! It looked so cool, I had to snap some photos as we drove past these dark clouds just waiting to soak us. I thought it looked pretty cool against the red rock.

And here they are. Cyndy's family - Melody, Crystal, Sylvia, Cyndy and Darrell. It was fun to see them all together this trip.

This is Cyndy's mom, Sylvia. Katelin has her name for her middle name, Katelin Sylvia, so we had to get a picture with these two together. And that is Grandma's dog, Honey. Katelin had so much fun with her.
Candice's foster baby got passed around a lot. I wish I could post pictures with her face on them, she is SO cute! We loved seeing her so much. My kids just love her to pieces! We're excited to see them again next week in San Diego!!!!! :)
Stay tuned for pictures from our next adventure. :) I think this is our busiest summer yet!!!

McMahon Reunion part 3

This place, Camp Jackson, was SO beautiful!!! We went exploring a lot on Tuesday. Many hikes, fun. It rained later, but just for a while, then cleared up and out we went again. It was great.

This was our view behind the cabin. I know, SO PRETTY!!!

There were two little playground areas for the kiddos. Katelin and Atticus found these little squeegee toys to play with in the dirt. ????? They loved it!






Kaleb's little damsel fly.

Fern boys.

Rouen and Atticus chillin' on the air matress outside.
Chalei and Marley.

Paddle boats, these were so much fun! We all loved being out there together and playing bumper paddle boats. It was really relaxing out there on the water.

Burke was in a canoe type of thing, Kaleb and Katelin kept trading which boat they were in, while we were in the water. We'd just scoot up to each other and they'd hop in. Kaiya stuck with Grandpa Simmons the whole time. They were cracking us up pretending they didn't see us, they were great actors together. :)

I LOVE these trees. There's just something about camping in the mountains with tons of Aspens surrounding you, it's so beautiful
Atti and Marley. Ball time.

McMahon Reunion part 2

Monday we got ready, played with the dogs, ate and then headed out at 9:00 am to see Mesa Verde. It was a good long drive from where we were, but it was worth it. Really a cool place.

Kaiya had a lot of fun with the dogs there, Marley, Mogley and Nova. They had this awesome little ball holder/thrower thing so you didn't have to touch the slobbery ball. These dogs lived for this game. It was great entertainment.

Atticus would ride his trike down this bumpy hill, it was intense! He was so good at it and only had a few crashes. Katelin wanted to give it a try....um, NO! Hahaha!
Here's some pictures of our time at Mesa Verde. Pretty sweet place to see.

McMahon Reunion part 1

Yes, here we go with the "parts" again!!! It's just too much to put into one big post I think.

Burke's moms side of the family, the McMahon's, had their reunion this week in Blanding, UT. It was in Blue Mountain at Camp Jackson. They rented out the whole camp area with the two cabins and two really small cabins. There was a little lake for floating on in paddle boats and such. We had a great time visiting with everyone. Cyndy's two sisters came from Michigan and Chicago and some of their kids. Her brother Darrell and his girls families and her mom, Sylvia.

We headed over Sunday after church. It rained every day! Just once and then it would stop and be done. That was nice.

On Sunday evening while we were out a deer walked through this little area. It stayed while we watched it for a bit. How nice of the little deer! :)

Little Sophie got passed around a lot, she enjoyed everyone's love.

I had these two, Mariah and Collin, pose for me near this awesome fence. The lighting was beautiful! He happened to have on his awesome hat too, it looked like we planned the photo shoot. SWEET! Hahaha.

There goes Sophie getting passed on again.
We all gathered around the camp fire and sang songs. It was a BLAST!!! Seriously, there was some fun stuff going on.
Everyone took turns singing or teaching camp songs to everyone or telling stories. Kaiya and I taught everyone our favorite camp songs I taught them, MILK and the "peel the orange" song. It was really fun. She was a great helper too! Kaiya also did the Justin Bieber rap from the Baby song. It was adorable! I was so impressed with her that she just did it all by herself. We all sang the chorus and then stopped and she rapped it out. HAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!! She is growing up, wow!



This young lady lives with Darrell's family. I don't know how to spell her name, Agili? She sang Amazing Grace in her native language. Really pretty. She is such a sweet girl.
Melody's husband, Tom, played his harmonica and sang a sweet song he made up about a guy in a laundry mat. It was awesome.
I think those were my favorite times around that fire.