a branch, a ranch and pictures

On Sunday morning, we said goodbye to the Lodge,

and drove the hour to Fort Washakie.

We attended, and basically ran, my parents' branch meeting.

Jacqui was nursery teacher, Stef and I helped with primary,

and the son-in-laws gave the talks in sacrament meeting.

It's true, we nearly doubled the attendance.

But we met some good people there.

The church is true no matter where you are at

or how many are with you.

That afternoon, Jacqui organized us for family pictures.

I love having a photographer in the family!

And she is GOOD.

(FYI She'll be in the Seattle area in January if anyone is interested

in the best photo shoot you'll ever have . . .)

Check out her website

http://www.sweetsnapshotsphotography.net/

Our photo location was my mom's friend's ranch.

It was perfect.

 Jacqui did not take this picture. Jenny used my camera.

 Hanging around as each family had their turn . . .

 Happy days for the kids! There was a swing.

 Time for the kid pictures. Good luck.

Transformation

The happy day arrived
when we pulled out the clippers
and went to town on Eric's face.
Of course, this needed to be done
in stages.
Which is your favorite look?

Mountain Men

Thank goodness for the Jenny in our family.

She planned an awesome

Mountain Man competition

with awards and everything.

Thumb Wrestling Winner

Boys and Girls Arm Wrestling Competition Winner

Cow Imitating Winner



Horse Riding Competition. Tyson won. He was so far ahead he's not even pictured. But he also carried the smallest kid . . .



Marshmellow Eating Winner

One-legged hop.

Guess who was the winner again?

But Eric took the most coveted prize. He was the winner of the Beard Contest.

And They're Off!

First day of school 2012