On Monday night several Long family members had dinner at the Vandegrifts since Tricia was in town and we crashed the beginning of their party. Benson spent his time chasing their new little puppies and playing basketball with Grandpa Long.
We stopped by Grandma Foster's place and visited for a little while. Grandma Foster found some cool matchbox cars for Benson and he plays with the buses all the time now! Tricia, Brittany, and her friend came by at the end. We were so glad we crossed paths with Tricia as she heads up to BYU-I this fall.
We spent the weekend at the Erickson family reunion just outside Yellowstone. We stayed at a girl's camp up there. It was really fun! We ate lots of yummy food, caught up with family, went 4-wheeling to Sheep Falls, canoeing at Horseshoe Lake--hijacked Holly and Hal's boat :), played games, sang songs, performed skits, and spent a good portion of the time chasing Benson around the camp! Here we are at a quick stop we made after canoeing to see Cascade Falls!
Here are the 4-wheeler folk beginning their adventure. Their skin and clothes were a few shades darker when they returned from their trip.
Friday night we played Minute to Win It around the campfire. With a couple exchanges and minor rule changes throughout the evening Watkins family did represent! :) Here Hal and Holly (hiding behind the cup) were stringing penne onto spaghetti noodles. Hal advanced but this was Holly's exit point--her spaghetti noodle broke as she lifted the last penne noodle.
Benny stayed up way past bedtime to enjoy the campfire fun and slept like a rock each night! He has our campsong book in hand ready to sing.
We stopped by Logan on Friday morning and were able to see a few folks from the Watkins side. We swung by Alisa's place on our way in and saw little Carter! Adorable! We visited with Grandma and Grandpa Watkins and caught the Scotts and Suey working out back.
Uncle Bob created this perfect picture taking oasis! Isn't it beautiful! Benson thought it was the greatest jungle gym and the Scott boys showed him how to hop from rock to rock.
Grandpa and Benson stopped for a minute to swing out back! I spent many years playing on that swing set when I was little. It's fun to see Benson enjoying it now.
We were able to get a 4 generation photo! I come from great stock!
Our first few days in town we went to Education Week at BYU. It was wonderful nourishment! I attended some great classes and loved sitting next to family while learning! We don't get to do that much these days now that we're spread across the nation. Benson was such a trooper through these long days and everyone pitched in and took turns sitting out of classes to have some quality time with him! I was so spoiled and so was Benson! Our first day we took a break at lunch and met up with college roommates for lunch at Kiwanis Park. Tay, Laura, Ash and their babies all came to play! (We got to see Bryce for a few minutes too!) It was fun to meet their little babies and catch up with them. We miss them!
And this was the first time Benson was able to see both his Grandma's at the same time! We had to snap a picture!
