Picture Perfect

After a beautiful and fun-filled week in Star Valley Wyoming, we loaded up our van and said goodbye to our families, the 23 hour trek back to the mid-west seemed daunting and it's never easy to say good bye. Then something Allison said caught my attention,  "What could be more picture perfect?"  "An American Family; A Doctor, his pregnant wife, their 4 children, and a Golden Retriever all loaded up in a mini van headed across  the country.  We did make quite a site. :) Most I'm sure would say we were crazy, but the adventure was well worth it. It has been over a  year since we've been home and it sure felt good to sit and visit with loved ones, play games, roast marshmallows, eat lots of popsicles, ride horses, catch fish, 4-wheeler rides, a hike up Swift Creek, and soak in the beauty all around us. These are the moments in our lives that take our breath away and remind of us of how dear our families are and how grateful we will be to head back West once our adventure here comes to a close.

After taking off on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. we made it back safely to Quincy on Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m.. We were exhausted. It was a whirlwind of rest stops, fruit snacks, sunflower seeds, movies and taking turns driving with Jonathan that kept us going. The kids opened their eyes as we pulled into our garage. As you can imagine, they were thrilled to finally get out of the car. :)

We are grateful for the time we had with our loved ones. We miss you more than words can describe!

Here are some highlights of our trip. With 144 pictures, I still didn't get everyone in the pictures...

Aunt Alli and her neices

Basketball lessons from the Pro Uncle Ethan

Sophi and Brooki (Quite a pair)

Chase and Remington after a nice day fishing with Grandpa Nield

Chase's prize winning fish

Cheesy Kian

Trampoline Fun with the cousins

Playing games with Aunt Amanda and Uncle Ethan

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A beautiful hike up Swift Creek

There's nothing like jumping on a trampoline with the sprinkler under it.

Grandpa and some of his girls

Beautiful as always...

Twin Cousins 

Twin Hair cuts

Kaidence and her fish

It was a happy day...after she finally caught a fish

Nothing tastes better than burnt marshmallows. :)

These two know how to find a lot of mischief...but that's what cousins are for right?

Pure exhaustion after a week of fun. Sophi decided to take a nap on the front porch.

The Wilford Boys

Chase loved every second in the saddle

Kian did too!

Sophi is quite the cowgirl, don't mind the hair

Thanks Grandpa Wilford!!! They just couldn't get enough of the horses.

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Kaidence riding Sham

More fun with water