Family Reunion 2017

Due to the ever expanding numbers this year was the last Rydalch Family Reunion to be held at the lodge in Logan Canyon. We were so excited to be able to attend because it has been SO many years since we have been able to make it!!! The 3 older kids got to go last year so they were pretty much pros this year and knew all of the good stuff to look forward to like BINGO, the bouncy houses, and the horse ride. 

As we began the first leg of our journey from Missoula to Newdale we ran into so pretty heavy rain that changed into a good bunch of hail and then back to rain. Needless to say it was rather loud and exciting to give the scenery a little variety!

They loved all of those activities again this year and I even got the kids and Ben to participate in Karaoke with me this year. They did so good, we sang our family cleaning song Shut Up and Dance with Me. The kids did so good on the drive there and back. We did have to pull out the twinkies to maintain the peace. (Thanks Grandma Rainey!) Don't worry, Brevick got his later. The way home was even quieter because William and Charley rode back with Wilson. They felt pretty cool. 

William changed things up a bit this year and played a round of horseshoes as Wilson's partner and went on a Razor ride.

I am so grateful for my family and the love and friendships that are built there!

On our way back to Montana we passed the snowplow coming the other way and were a little concerned about what we were going to run into when we started into the mountains. Thankfully it was only rain. I will be the first to admit that I like to go on drives when it is a little drizzly outside, it calms my soul. 

No Money, Lots of Time. . .What do we do?

We Fish.

Yep. That's pretty much it. We also go to the park.

Brevick was getting ready for church the other day and this is how he presented himself to me. I approved. What a funny dude.

Oh He's 3 Alright

I know, I know he is just a baby. I felt the same way up until just a few days ago when we had a chilly morning and he wanted to "guggle'' on my lap. I wrapped him up in a fluffy blanket like he loves and realized that there was just no way to make him look or feel small. He is all arms and legs with a personality to match. 

When William wished him happy birthday he came running down the hall and holding up 3 fingers he yelled "I dis many, now I ride in a boos (booster seat)!!!!" He has been waiting a long time for this day.

This is the mock-up Emmerlyn drew for his cake. Just turn your head sideways and you can see that they wanted chocolate and caramel drizzles going down the sides with a numer 3 candle on top.

This is what they got. I think this is the worst looking cake I have ever made. The house was too hot and it just kept melting off. It was yummy though. It went great with ice cream!

Present time!! 

He loved 'reading' his cards.

Much to his excitement he got a "pedal bike". He could not wait to ride it so he could be big like everyone else

He felt like he needed a little more firepower on his cake then they had previously outlined so we added 3 candles to the number 3.

He will NOT let me say "umhm" in place of yes or "uh ah" in place of no (PS I have never attempted to write my poor english and therefore do not know how to spell those lovely word repacers) he always says "you not say umhm mom!" It doesn't seem to bother him when anyone else including his dad does. 

He loves cereal for breakfast

Favorite lunch is yogurt

he loves all sports that involve a ball

he loves to run

he loves his dog Jetta and gives her lots of hugs

He can spend HOURS outside playing and jumping on the tramp

He always has lots of energy

His favorite time of day is snack time

He still takes a good long afternoon nap

He has no fear and will climb on and jump off anything

he gives the best hugs

his favorite show is animal mechanicals

he loves to be read to

his favorite song is I am a child of God

He likes to tell us that when he goes on his mission we are coming with him

he loves wrestling with his siblings

His favorite color is orange, green is second

He loves his family.

Brevick we sure love having you in our family, you give us energy and courage. You smile to brighten our day. You have such a sensitive heart and always get concerned when sad things happen in movies. Love you lots little Bump.