Friday, July 31, 2009

Hellewell Reunion 2009



This is all of the Hellewell's (under Lynn and Linda anyway...) There are 41 of us! and 3 more on the way. Here we are in front of our hotel in Yellowstone national park.



This was the pool we all swam in at our hotel. Funny story actually, most of us got in and there were others at the hotel who were not in our group and would come and look in at the pool hoping to take a swim, but as soon as they saw it completely full of people...they walked away! haha :)



The men helped move the greenhouse for mom and dad Hellewell's garden.



This is Kyle, Eric's oldest nephew who is getting ready to leave on a mission. Isn't it crazy how alike they look!?



Shanna and Cedar (a cousin) braving the Rexburg spray park together!





Shanna and Cadence (another cousin)



Enjoying the falls at Yellowstone park








Old Faithful



It was quite the busy trip we had, but we enjoyed every minute of it! I know you are all thinking, holy pictures girl! However, I had millions more I would have shared too if I could have. Anyway, we are blessed to have such a neat family and to be able to see them at least once a year. Wish it were more, but we are grateful for the times we have been able to share with them!

Monday, July 20, 2009

What a summer!

Ok, so I guess I have a bit of catching up to do. That's my life though, I am afraid! Eric, Shanna, and I have been in Idaho for the last 2 weeks. And what a busy, fun, and exhausting time we had! I will save some of those pictures for the next post however, since this one is already going
to be full! To kick off the summer, lets take a look at my little brother graduating! I know...he's too young right!?


He's quite the stud! :)


Then We took a trip to Leavenworth with Eric's parents and sister and family...


These are Eric's nephews. From Left to right: John, Cody, Kaleb, Kade, (Shanna and I) and Kyle.





Eric's Parents then followed us home to see our house and visit downtown Poulsbo.








Shanna got a lot of attention from Grandma Hellewell!

Finally, after all that...there is more! A few fun pictures I took of Shanna...



We got a complete 4 weeks of sun, sun, sun...Which as some of you from Washington would know, is not a usual occurance! However, it was beautiful...But we had to remember to actually water our plants! Can you believe it?! :)





I picked up a new hobby...Well, I have known how to crochet for awhile but hadn't done it nearly 2 years, so my sweet, extremely talented cousin (in law..is that really a title?? haha... oh well) Anway, most will know her, Marie, helped me relearn this fun skill and... ta da...the product!



Stay tuned for more posts about our trip to Idaho! Sooner than later! :)