Life O' Michelle: Family Reunion

Every two years we have a family reunion with my dad's side of the family - we have ever since I can remember. We usually switch every other time, one time it will be in Michigan and the next Colorado. This year it was in Breckenridge - I think this was like our 4th or 5th time there. It's a beautiful and cute little town in the mountains.

Usually the week is full of golf, hiking, white water rafting, biking, and other activities. This year was a little different as the next generation is starting to become a factor. People still did most of the activities, but no white water rafting.

Family from all over comes - Michigan, Illinois, Delaware, California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and even Hong Kong. It's super fun. I always wish that I had one of those families that all live in the same area, I would hang out with my cousins all the time, I think they are the best! However this is not the case so I have to soak up whatever time I have with them.

Tenley survived her first plane flight without a hitch, she was perfect...she did let out one little cry when Grandpa wanted to hold her on the plane haha just one peep and then she was quiet again. She was just the same on the way back. She had a GREAT time meeting all her relatives! She got to meet her 2nd cousin Ella. Tenley and Ella were due 1 day apart from each other, but Ella was 2 weeks early and Tenley 1 week late. Ella is skinny and long and Tenley is short and fat! haha. It was hilarious! They hung out with each other a bit and even held hands once or twice. Tenley also went on her first hike as did Ella and Tenley's other 2nd cousin Sonora who is about 16 months I think. Everyone we passed on the trail was super impresesd that we had the little ones with us...why wouldn't we!?

I think, however, Tenley's favorite part of the trip was when we finally styled her hair! Yupp we put mouse in it and she got a mohawk first of course and then just let her natural curl shine through! hahah - it was awesome!

Enough about Tenley...I mean she's cute, but we were there too :0)

Jared enjoyed golf and biking, I actually got to participate in 1 activity...biking from Breckenridge to Frisco, which was lovely until we hit some hills...then I remembered just how out of shape I was.

It was an awesome trip! I was sad to leave everyone as usual and am already looking forward to seeing them all in 2 more years and hopefully before!

I love my family and feel so blessed to be surrounded by good people who have a great sense of humor. There were definitely PLENTY of laughs!

MISS YOU ALL!!! Now enjoy the pictures!