December 1st

Here are a few pictures from a wonderful Thanksgiving:

Grandpa and Tayley

Michael & Jarom

Dave's Parents with us

The whole Turkey gang...

Dave and I had planned a small Thanksgiving (just the 2 of us). But, as usual,

our turkey group quickly grew. We were grateful to have Cami & Cosette join us. (They stayed to help me put up the Tree too!). Then, Dave's parents did not make their annual trip to Utah for Thanksgiving, so of course, they joined us too. My brother Jarom came along for some grub, and my 2 brothers Michael & Mark joined us for dessert.

We were especially lucky last minute to have Carissa, Daron, Tayley, Gannon, & baby join us with Chris and Cameron. It was truly a treat to get to hang out with them...we really enjoyed getting to know them better. We love having family join us!

I am thankful for Family.

Idaho fun!

Chicks watching pidgeons.

Lots of water fun!

Some Shootin' the breeze (ok...clay pidgeons)

A little mud on the tires....

Some light refraction....oooh, ahhh.

Some dirt biking.

And lots of kickin' back.

Oh, and Michele had to remember how to wakeboard. (It had been too long).

Dave never forgets how to waterski.

More Chelan/Elder Family Reunion Photos

Isn't Kaelin cute? Even when she's eating her life jacket?

(This was before she fell asleep on the boat. It seemed like little kids loved to fall asleep on the boat or on the waverunners--it must be the rocking motion and the vibration of the motor).

Too funny.

Tracy the wakeboarder.

Charlie's Crazy tricks.
(You're supposed to hold onto the rope and actually LAND the trick, silly!)

Look at the "air" Adam got!

Nate loved "driving" the boat. Anytime we were stopped and switching

out skiiers, he would look to see if anyone was watching, then sneak up to the

captain's chair and pretend.

Charlie tells Nate not to worry.

Mike & Kevin on the waverunner.

These 3 silly boys led a rousing version of "Hap-PY Birth-DAY to You" to Mom.

It was her birthday on Tuesday while we were there and they each too turns singing one syllable of the song. It was hillarious!

Mallory and "Ricky Stix" (that's Braxton's band name)

Steve & Lorene.

We miss having them living in Washington with us.

I still have tons more pictures to post. We had a really great time.

There were tons of fun things we did that I didn't take pictures of either.

Volleyball games, Hot tubbing, Lake View Drive-in, and the Drama.

(No family reunion is complete without a little drama right?)

Chelan pics for Dad's DVD

Steve, Braxton & Lorene

Kaelin & Tracy

The whole gang

Katie & Krystal

Kaelin & Momma

Lorene Skiing

Russ tubing

Silly Steve with Dad

Steve & Colby

Tracy Wakeboarding

Crazy Charlie

Adam getting some air!

Nate driving!?!

Joan & Mom

Daniel & Ellie

Krystal & Dasha

Chris was flying!

Chris & Daniel hang on!

Dad: just right click on each photo and click "Save as". Then rename it whatever you want!

Love you!

More Chelan Fun!

Daniel, Krystal & Ellie on the waverunner

Steve & Colby

Steve skiing with his shirt on...Love the puffy sleeve effect!

Mike was on this waverunner every chance he got!

He was kind enough to rent it for 3 whole days!

General Silliness off of the back of the boat.

Kaelin & Momma

Dave & Analee

Toe touch!

Silly faces

Michelle & Russ

More to come tommorrow!