McDowell Family Reunion

We had the opportunity to attend my family reunion in Idaho.  We went camping at Bull Trout Lake for a couple of days.  It was nice and relaxing and great to be able to spend time with my family.

All of the cousins

The lake was way to cold for me but some were brave enough and decided to go swimming anyway.

Ashlyn

 Devin, Ryleigh, Shannon, Bailey and Madison

 Blake

 Nathan soaking up some sun.  He soaked up a little to much sun and fried his stomach.

Grandma walking with Kelci on the dock

Travis brought his fishing gear in hopes to catch some dinner.  He caught 2 fish but decided to put them back in hopes to find bigger one.  Needless to say he didn't have any luck catching others.

Unfortunately the fishing came to an end when he got his line stuck in a tree

Grandpa reading stories to Brynley and Bailey

Blake had to take wood cutting class 101 and fire starting class 101.  Boy did we get a kick out of him learning how to cut wood.  I am glad to say he did not loose any fingers

How do you keep kids entertained while camping?  Let them play in the dog kennel.

For the last night there we went to the Hot Springs.  We were shocked at how hot they were.  Luckily we were able to hike down to some more that were closer to the river and they weren't near as hot.

Ashlyn, Ryleigh and Madison

Ashlyn and Ryleigh

 Everybody enjoying the beautiful hot springs

 Every time I would ask Brynley to smile this is what I got.  Too cute!!

Blake and Zach behind the waterfall

We were sad to leave but very grateful for the opportunity to spend time with family.  Thanks Shannon and Devin for putting on a great reunion!!!