"Focus On The Family"

On Saturday, this family took a much needed break from Life and spent a few hours at the park together. We had a picnic and thoroughly enjoyed one another's company. It was just what we needed. We laughed and we played and, of course, we took pictures...

On Sunday, we got to go up and visit Grammie and Papa and also Ryan and Cheryl and the kids. We got to see the cousins participate in their Primary program which Grammie was in charge of. Everyone did such a great job. It was also Tayli's 12th birthday and we were so lucky to be able to spend it with her. Before dinner we all decided to go on a leisurely hike. Warning: Lee and I did not come up prepared for a hike hence the mismatched clothes and shoes. On the way, we stopped at the old house where my Nana and Papa spent their honeymoon:

I loved thinking back to how times must have been back then and wondering how the house was decorated and what went on behind that wall, although I do have a little bit of an idea. ;) That property is currently up for sale. If I could have anything in the world right now, it would be to be able to purchase that property to keep it in the family.

While the rest of the clan was exploring the old house Ella and Papa stayed behind and threw rocks together.

While on our hike we found this cute little area that the kids wanted to explore. Tess and Tayli were so nice to help all the kids across the wet swampy part.

All the kids were in line patiently waiting for their turn to go across.

They all made it!

Lee taking a moment to enjoy nature.

Following in Daddy's footsteps, literally

Tess and Tayli helping the kids back to safety. What would we do without our cousins?

Lee asked Ella what she would do if she saw a bear. Ella said she "would go like this". She then put her arms up and growled. Then Lee asked her what she would do if the bear came after her like this and he growled at Ella. Ella then said with a serious look on her face, "Oh that would die me, Dad".

Pausing for a quick pick.

I just love how much Ella loves her Papa. They are so cute together!


Oh, how I love these men! My brothers and my Dad are such amazing examples to me. Eric and Julie, I was missing you so much right about now.

After we got back to the house Grammie had a nice , yummy dinner waiting for us. Thanks, Mom!!

We had a great family filled weekend and it's times like these that help me remember just how important our families really are. It's worth it to take time out of life and enjoy them every once in a while.