Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Labor Day Weekend 2008

We went to visit Dustin's grandparents. They live "up in the mountains". We call it Grandma's Land. It was a fun quick get away from everyday life. The kids forgot all about TV and just had fun being with the family. We were lucky to come up with his parents and his sister, Wendy, and her family. We all had fun!











Family photo on Grandma's swing.




Ryan, looking for the perfect skipping rock. The kids love to stand on the bridge and throw rocks in the river.


Aaron shooting Cory's 22. I even took a turn. A favorite is to practice shooting skills. Aaron likes to collect the bullet casings. he came home with 82!


Grace on the riding lawn mower. They had a blast with these last year. She is sporting sunglasses she received from Dustin's Uncle Randy.

Kate throwing rocks off the bridge. A great way to pass the time.




Becca in the big tree swing. the little ones love this! Their dads get them soaring high!



We found this little guy while looking for rocks. We disturbed his home. He went searching for a new one.


Great grandparents, grandparents, and all the grand kids who were there. Dustin's grandpa wouldn't get in the picture. He was being a stinker.








Spending time with those Merritts you can end up looking like this!

We had such a fun day!


5 comments:

Audrey Taylor said...

Forgetting about tv is great. Being together and uplifting one another is another much-needed thing. That is what is so refreshing about getting out of the everyday life once in awhile. That's why I enjoy family reunions.

The Bach 10 said...

Love the pictures. the snake was pretty scary for me. Cool for Tanner. Glad you got a quick get away!!!

Darrell and Alissa said...

It all sounded so fun- until the snake! I don't think I'd ever be able to go back- I know I'm a chicken!

Taryn said...

Looks like you all had a blast! I really wish that we could have gone!

Kristin said...

There's just something great about going to the mountains and Grandma's house. Looks like you had a fun holiday! I love that family picture w/the swing--so cute!