Day 1 - we all meet together at the little Pocatello airport. We were there to pick up aunt Terry Anne from her mission in Los Angeles, CA. The cousins were so excited to see each other and their Grandma and Grandpa along with their cool aunt that served a mission. My favorite part of the airport was when I saw a t-shirt that they were selling there that said, "Welcome to Pocatello, now set your clocks back 25 years." I thought that was pretty true to life. Everything is much slower there and peaceful too.
We were all treated to a buffet dinner at Golden Corral. This was the "little boy table".
The little girl table - including aunt Terry Anne
Day 2 - hanging out at the lake. It was a beautiful day and the kids enjoyed just hanging out with their cousins and playing in the water.
Dallin and Ryan decided that it needed to be BYU day. When driving though Utah we stopped at BYU and bought the kids each a shirt. Now whenever one of them puts one on in the morning they think that we should all wear our matching gear. The kids insisted that even I put mine on.
Grandma handing out one of her many special surprises to the kids - Frisbees. It sounded like a good idea until you have little ones that don't know how to throw and almost decapitate the adults. They thought it was so much fun to have their own!
Jared and I in our coordinating BYU gear.
The evening ended by meeting up at a local park and eating pizza for dinner. Look at all those playmates to choose from. Our kids are so lucky to have so many cousins.
Day 3 - look at that amazingly large backyard and view! We had a fun BBQ at Mark and Elizabeth's home in McCammon. That morning we had family pictures (hence everybody in white and jeans). We had a great time visiting and playing.
Cool uncle Richard scoring points with the little kids just before he leaves to go on his mission to Costa Rica.
That evening we had an awesome experience because all 8 Bitton kids were able to go to the temple together. I hope to be able to continue that kind of a legacy with my own little family someday!
Day 4 - Pioneer Day! Nothing says small town Idaho like a Pioneer Day parade and Rodeo. The kids loved it because each of the floats in the parade threw candy out to the kids. It was such a small parade that after all the floats had passed by once, they came back through and went by a second time. It was so cute and entertaining to see how excited the kids were. I especially loved the Bancroft Relief Society float with my brother-in-laws mother wearing a pioneer costume. My kids are really getting a taste of country life.
We then headed to Carrie and Loren's home where the kids played more and had another delicious meal. Carrie and Loren live the real country life. Loren is a farmer with his dad and my boys thought it was especially cool to see all of his farm equipment.
Ryan kept referring to this combine tractor as "Frank" from Lightening McQueen. He thought it was so cool to be able to ride on it.
Jared was so good to take many trips on the 4-wheeler with all of the kids multiple times. I really don't think he minded one bid considering these are the things we never really get to do living in a big city.
Grandma Bitton having a bonding moment with the three oldest granddaughters. We had such a wonderful time and the kids talk about these trips with such fond memories.
Ryan even got to ride on a horse all by himself this trip. What a big boy!
We had such a wonderful time and the kids talk about these trips to Idaho with such fond memories. I'm just so glad that they get to experience the country life and have such a great time with family during these reunions. Thank you everyone for making this such a great trip for all of us! We love you!
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