Rexburg

Jared's immediate family all got together for about a week at the end of July. We really look forward to this week because Jared's brother Damon and his family live in Texas and we only see them every other summer. I LOVE Jared's family. There is never a dull moment when we are all together and yet they know how to just chill and relax too. The kids acted like they were best friends from the minute they all got there. We tried to squeeze in as many fun activities as we could. We went to the sand dunes and played in "Hidden Lake". It is a large lake in the middle of the dunes that doesn't get deeper than 3 feet the whole way through. The kids loved it. We also went to the splash park. Maxine did a really fun treasure hunt and care bear party for the kids. She had tons of prizes and surprises for the kids. Add some finger paints and the kids were in heaven. Most of the kids slept in a big heap in the game room it was really cute. Jared's brothers and Dad put new shingles on the roof, so that kept them busy. Emily and I mostly just hung out with the kids and relaxed. It was a perfect vacation. Thanks Mom and Dad!