Lake powell with the Judy's! -- LONGEST post ever!

The last week of July we headed to Lake Powell with the Judy's and had an amazing time! Ryan wasn't able to come because of school and work, but I just couldn't let the kids miss out! We survived the drive and are so glad we did because every moment was worth it!

I know there are a bizillion pictures and they are all out of order... but with 6 cameras on the boat over 5,000 pictures, this is what happens!


Brinley loved going off the slide!


Casen had to keep up with the big kids and I was proud of him for being so brave!


Casen had a lot of fun with Andrei... and Andrei was a really good sport :)


On Tuesday there was a huge rain and lightening storm! It was pretty incredible. Lightening hit pretty close by and there was this waterfall of mud running off the hill behind it. So cool.


Brooklyn was so great with Marlee, and I was grateful for an extra set of hands.


Casen loved every moment with Grandpa Judy. Since we have left he keeps asking to go to Grandpa's house because he misses him "berry much".


My Mom was so helpful with the kids, she even let the kids and I have the master bedroom. She came in and read to the kids at night and it was the perfect help.


Mom and Marlee


Jenn & Joe, Mark & Clarissa and their families came on Wednesday, we were so excited when they showed up!


Best seat on the boat!


Every Lake Powell trip we go and find a fun spot to swim, simple, and yet it is always one of the highlights of the trip.

Climbing up and...

And FLYING off!! This picture of Casen reminded me of this picture of me at the same age..

Nothing like jumping into irrigation water in a dirt ditch, those were then days!







One night we found rattlesnake on the deck of the houseboat! This is the snake after the boys got to it.


Andelin and Brinley Boo, these two gals had a great time together!


Most the adults and older kids went to hike Hole in the Rock. I loved hiking up it when I was younger, but with 3 little ones in tow I wasn't able to make this trip. So we took the kids on a small "hike" by our beach. Casen and Landon looked so cute holding hands.


The kids after our 10 minute hike :)



Casen finishing off the hike like a champ :)


Picnic in front of the TV


Story time with Aunt Jenn



My Miss Marlee


Marlee laughing in the midst of the gang



My Dad and my girls. Oh how I love them all.


We made marshmallow temples again :)


Dad's whole wheat pancakes with strawberries and vanilla icecream, and Mom's grits are a must at Lake Powell.


Hahaha, I can't help but laugh when I see this picture. I just LOVE it. Like a cartoon caught at just the right moment... reminds me of a friend's dance picture in highschool :)




I love when I can catch one of Brinley's TRUE smiles.


Go Case!


Mark throwing Casen across the water. Perfect.




Jenn made these yummy monster mouth treats


Brett and I in the tube, it had been too long!


In addition to our rattlesnake we found a bat on the back deck.



Madeline and I "cliff" jumping





Casen BEGGED ALL DAY to go "skateboarding" he was so excited... but this is about as far as her got. Maybe next year!




The Whole Judy Gang, minus Ryan and Jess who is on her mission in WA


Best friends


Wahoo!


Brinley and Madeline... I know she is my daughter, but I am still pretty impressed my 5 year old did this! Go Brinley!


Brinley had been asking for months to get her hair cut and I finally gave in. Brinley wanted Clarissa to do it since she is a professional :)


I love these kids!!!



My Mom and Dad, they mean the world to me.


After the storm


So serious






Go Casen! Haha :)