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?

Duffins '11

We had our Duffin Family Extravaganza last weekend... 

talk about party!

I didn't take nearly enough pictures, and I can't believe I didn't even get a picture of everyone there.

But here are a few snapshots of the festivities...

 Kirk, Kelly and James replaced Grandma's shutters on one of the front windows.  They had their own little pep club cheering them on.  Looks great!

Jessica showing off her otter pop skills ...

look out college! :)

Raelene and little Joseph singing songs and cheering on the scaffolding climbers.

I think they just liked being up there...

A few of the talent show hits...

Kelly and Eric showing off their 10 kinds of push-ups.

Katelin, Kenna, Madison, and Jess rapping to 

"Popcorn Popping".

And .. the "drops" - definitely a highlight!

A fun, swift canal just begs to be jumped into - 

with or without a tube!

For those too little to jump into fast moving water...

we opted for the Shoshone pool.

Braden, Lydia, and Gracie mastered the 'nestea plunge'...

while Kimbel and Lauren practiced their noodle riding.

It was a FABULOUS weekend with lots of family 

(11 adults and 21 kids ages 2 to 17!),

LOADS of food,

and TONS of fun!

All thanks to Grandma D. - WE LOVE YOU!!!