Schenk Reunion!

This picture was not taken at the reunion, it was taken at Britten's farewell. These three handsome cousins won't see each other for at least 4 years due to overlapping missions. Britten is headed to Brazil, and he will be a great missionary!
To start the reunion we all went swimming at the pool in Lava, Idaho, which has been a favorite of mine since I was a little kid. The highlight of the day was when Tyler did a backflip off the 3rd platform!!
Isn't he so handsome!
Then we headed to Bancroft, where my mom grew up, and camped out. I actually stayed in a hotel but many others camped. All these cute little girls are my cousins, along with my nieces Camryn, and Brooklyn.
Taking Camryn and Brooklyn for a ride!
I don't know many other families who could create such competitive teams with talented players out of only family members. My team won!..... Depending on who you ask!
My cousins Nichole, and Heather and Camryn watching the Schenk version of Minute to Win It! It was the funniest game show I have ever seen!!

This is my mom's game, she had to knock all the cups down with the ball tied to her waist not using any other part of her body.
Kyle and Sean had to get pennies out of the toes of panty hose not using the other hand to help. I like this picture because they look like they are doing a dance.
My game was to move those cotton balls from one end of the table to the other on a plate by sucking them in with nose. I, of course, won! Who were they thinking could compete with these nostrils, the only time their size has come in so handy.
Nichole's challenge, I won't go into I just like the picture.
Nana and Papa with their cute little girlies!

The next day we all went for a 4 wheeler ride to the top of Mount Baldy. We had so much fun. There were 17 atvs.
My cousins Britten and Jaxon.

At the top!

The view was so beautiful and we had a few little snacks before we departed again.

The FlowRider!!!

Nana, Papa, and Sean came to town and I had heard Great things about the Lindon City Pool! All True!! It had a FlowRider, which is the surfing simulator, and we had a blast and a really good laugh at each other.

The above picture is to show you how you get started. And this picture is to show you how we all ended up 2 seconds after letting go of the rope!

This is Steff, she got much better as time went on, this was just one of her first attempts, and quite a funny one, I might add!
Nic, of course, out did us all.
When we were at Nic and Steff's house Sean was just hanging out in the family room by him self and this is what I found him doing. I thought it was funny, and typical Sean.

Best Week Ever!!

This week Maegan and Mackenzie came to stay with us while their parents were in the Dominican Republic. And we had a blast!!!! I have decided I could play with them all day every day. We ate lots of cup cakes from my favorite bakery, we went there several times during their stay!
We hiked up to the "Y".

We also baked cookies, a couple times, and Moose helped too. We went to see Toy Story III and Shrek. Not all in the same day.
Coda, their dog, also came to stay. During meal times this was their usual positions. Both begging for a little bite. They especially liked french toast night.
One day we went to seven peaks and we all had so much fun!
Then on Saturday we joined Nic, Camryn, Brooklyn, and Kendyl, on the lake!

Can you believe this little body skiing? I know, it's one of the cutest things ever!!!
This is the best photo I got of Ryan wakeboarding and it doesn't showcase his best on the wakeboard, but I thought I'd better prove that I still have a husband and we spend time together, inspite of the lack of pictures of him lately.Brooklyn chillin on her favorite spot on the boat next to the ski!

I'd like to say this is me, but I'm afraid the hair color and buldging muscles would prove other wise. This is in fact Nic, he never disapoints.


We had such a great week with all our nieces! I don't know how we got so lucky

Ladies in Las Vegas!!

Celina has been living in Ethiopia since January, but had to come home while they have their elections, so I jumped on the chance to take a little girlies trip! And the only logical place to go when one comes from spending the last 5 months in rural Ethiopia is Las Vegas! We got a room at the Bellagio and were on our way!!!
After a leisurely afternoon at the pool we had dinner at Serendipity and then went to see Letters to Juliet. We were The Only people in the theatre on opening night! It was quite funny at the time!
I met up with one of my best friends from high school, Lauren Barker, and we spent the whole day laying out with a brief intermission to hit up Wichcraft for a delicious sandwich were we met these fine ladies....
April and Emily!!! They are both old room mates of mine. Yes they are cute and dressed, we however could not be bothered to put clothes on....



Saturday night we hit up Four Kegs, which we found on Diners Drive ins and Dives, It was A-MA-ZING!!! We ate fried macaroni and cheese wedges, which did not sound so appetizing to me at first, but trust me when I say, they rocked my world. And they would rock yours too, I am quite sure of it! We also had stromboli and chicken nachos. Our waitress was one of those people who you just love immediately! From the laced-up knee high converse sneakers, to the crocodile purse skin, I instantly wanted her to be my friend. I will always remember her and her love for the fj cruiser (yea, we bonded over our cars) and I am forever in her debt for introducing me to my new favorite food!!! We have laughed that at Serendipity my bill was $40 for a salad and oreo dessert, and at four kegs it was $7 for what seemed like a never ending table of fried deliciousness!!
Then, this one needed to go to this specific pawn shop from the Pawn Stars tv show! She was very disapointed when it was closed at 9 even though it says open 24 hours.
Gardens at Bellagio.
Thank you ladies for an incredible trip. "I'll love you forever I'll like for always, as long as I'm living my besties you'll be!!"