We have had a blast getting together with all of Chad’s family. This is the first time we have all been together since we have been married anyway. We are having a great time. We have been having a lot of fun just going and doing little things. We did family pictures and almost got caught in a huge storm. It will be interesting to see whether the pictures come back with us looking like we’ll blow away. July fourth we woke up early and went to raft the Hoback junction. Renee was a saint and stayed home with all five grandkids. The river was completely different than it was the last time we went. The water was pretty chilly but we had a great time. Adrenaline kept us warm during the rapids. We kept Eden up late to see her first firework display down on the river. She looked like she was enjoying the spectacle for the first few minutes, but she was so tired that she snuggled down into the carrier and fell asleep. It was so nice to come home from our adventures abroad and then celebrate our homeland upon arrival. It was a nice way to come home. The fireworks were fantastic and we all had a nice time together.

Eden plays so well with her cousins. It’s cute to see them following each other around and giving each other clumsy hugs. Eden has never been happier–she doesn’t whine when her cousins are around. I guess she gets bored being an only child sometimes.