July was a fun month–especially the family reunion in Idaho at the Triple L Ranch. This time it was just my parents, Jeremy’s family, Erik and us. Besides the slightly cooler weather, we loved the different family activities: dinner and music at Bar J Wranglers, quick visit to Jackson, square ice cream, exploring a waterfall, the metal slides, the water slide, Mexican train, USA trivia game, roasting sausages and marshmallows, movies, pool, volleyball, Frisbee, awesome meals, celebrating Heidi’s birthday, watching Jeremy, Erik and Heidi run a 5K, shooting, and so much more! Olivia got to play with her cousin Chloe (although just nine months apart, Chloe seems so much bigger or ‘grown-up if you will. 9 months makes a big difference when they are this young). The only thing that would have made it better would be if Rachel and Ryan could have been there (but Italy is cool too). William however is where he should be (on his mission shaking up Satan’s world!) so I am glad he wasn’t there. I am thankful for my family. None better exists. Love them all!

Olivia outside the Bar J show

Uncle Erik teasing poor Chloe by tipping her backwards

Chloe taking Olivia for a ride

Olivia decided to wake up at 4 to blow raspberries

Go Heidi!

Chloe hitched a ride on Grandma to cheer on her daddy

Uncle Erik is between their arms

Looking up at Aunt Heidi

Chloe loved the balloons used for Heidi’s party

Olivia didn’t find them as awesome, but still enjoyed the balloons

Olivia talked to herself in the mirror

..and then passed out

Chloe also liked playing with the Frisbee

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