Braithwaite's '11

Here are a FEW highlights from our

Lava Hot Springs Camping Adventure...

Let's see.

hula hoops.

tubing the Portneuf.

rest and relaxation.

yummy food.

the pool.

the twisty water slides.

the speed slides.

dave's graceful jumps off the TOP platform. 

lots of food (is garlic a vegetable?)

some spirited games of ZIM-ZAM.

flashlights. glow sticks.

treasure hunting.

treasure finding.

more r & r.

yummy food.

I didn't take nearly enough pictures

(I think I was too busy enjoying it all!)

We had a great time.  

See Grandma, we DID have fun! :)

So... where are we going next year?

We are family...

Dinner with Mom and Dad and ALL the sibs.

Doesn't happen very often -- but it's LOADS of fun when it does!!

Thanks for the evening of entertainment and conversation.

Love you all. 

Safe travel, Shir.  We LOVED having your family here.

Party with the Braithwaites!!

Nothing beats hanging out with you guys!! Especially when there is a water slide! Thanks for the quality family time! Love you all!!

One Fabulous Fourth

We had a great Independence Day -- Fun, Family, Food, Fireworks!

What more do you need?

The parade wouldn't come fast enough for one 5 year old! And when he saw Kelly in the back of a pickup throwing candy - he knew that there was a better parade experience! So, up he went! I was too busy getting he and Kimbel into the back of the truck to take pics -- darn it!! (Niccole, no need to expand on the story!)

Parade-goers - Kenna and Taya

After the parade we headed into Liberty Park for lunch with the Braithwaite Bunch! It was a good, relaxing time.

Maya was the designated seagull chaser and photographer.

Cousin Peek-a-boo....

Cousin Glitter Nails...

Lot of cousin fun!

Our best at a family pic!

Then off to Provo for the Stadium of Fire and the Jonas Brothers!

We had a great time! We all sang every word (Okay, except for Kel - who commented that he felt like "an old dad who didn't know the words!") It's okay, hon... you still rock!

Oh, and Braden... who slept through most of the Jonas Brothers but LOVED the big fireworks (as long as his ears were plugged!)

What can I say? A great fourth with all the sparks and fun!

au revoir!

So long Shir and Dave and little Maya!! Thanks for hanging out with us (and a little salsa) before your Swiss adventure!  Let us know how it is and I CAN HARDLY WAIT to see you in a couple of weeks!!

BONNE CHANCE!! (good luck compliments of google translator!)

(dave, maya, shir, shan, shel, jared, nicc & taya, mom, brian and me!)