Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Lake Powell ! Here we come again!!!






At the request of Telisa and Clay, we put together a Lake Powell trip this year! We haven't ventured down to the Lake for two years, which for us is unusual! Since Tiffany was a Senior in High School, we have made two or three trips a year, counting up to around 40 trips! Firstly, we have to thank Kim for volunteering her services to Tristen by taking all three of the Van Leeuwen kids so Tristen could go. Not surprisingly, a very unselfish gesture on Kim's part. We had a fabulous group! We missed Travis, Kim, Chad, Steve, Jason, Stephanie, David and Mikel. Dennis and I were super impressed with the friends that our kids brought along to enjoy in the insanity! Randall and Mindy, Dave, Chase and Teresa each brought a unique and wonderful light to the group! We honestly feel like we have added to our family circle. They were awesome in every way. Also, we had a blast with my nephew Andrew! So glad he was able to come. We survived on lots of food, laughing, water sports, games, food, reading, food, and no major disasters! However, our two wave runners have made their last trip to Lake Powell!! "I vill al wes luv u!"
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Our toys! Our reading material! (Stephanie Meyers was well represented on the boat! (none of us knew what the others were bringing), Life of the party Andrew Stout! The Group!!! Den, Kat, Tiffany, Gunnar, Jessica, Kourtney, Rylee, Tara, Adam, Tristen, Chase, Teresa, Treavor, Sara, Dave, Clay, Telisa, Bodie, Randall, Mindy and Andrew!
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Some of our group! Randall and Mindy, Treavor and Sara, the old folks (me and Den) and Gunnar!
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Clay, Telisa and Bodie! Bodie more interested in looking at the cool lake! Bodie snuggling with his Monkey! Mindy snuggling with Bodie! Beautiful Sara enjoying a boat ride!
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Game time and Bodie!! Notice I take my turn on the tube with two of the pregnant girls, Sara and Mindy, so I am assured the driver of the boat won't pull any shananigans!
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Everyone loves Bodie!!!!
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Sun worshiper and beauty Tara! Treavor and Telisa cliff jumping! (my heart stopped for a moment) Teresa and Tristen on the wave runners! Adam's face says it all on the Tube (favorite toy of the trip!)
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Telisa skiing! The boys resting from hard playing! Rylee-can't get enough sucker in her mouth! Tristen holding Bodie!
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More Lake Powell!




Tiffany skiing! Loving the boat rides! The four crazy sisters! A beautiful morning sunrise!
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Remember this?

I am thinking this is about our third year into our lake powell trips! That was our whole family then! Wow! How we have grown!
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August Birthdays!!

I'm a little (alot) off my game this month! Sorry Steve, Morgan and Cade!

10 Reasons Why I Love Morgan Jade!

1. She is a Princess!
2. She insists on wearing a dress every day!
3. She is patient and kind hearted!
4. She loves being a girly girl!
5. The sound of her voice!
6. She loves to play with her big sister Bailey!
7. She is obedient to her parents!
8. Her nature is unselfish
9. She loves to sing!
10. She runs and gives me a hug whenever she sees me!
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