Just an FYI there are TONS of pictures
Doesn't that look picturesque? It is! I didn't even know this was my dream vacay until I got there. Mark's best friend from forever, Mike Taylor's grandma owns this ranch. It is amazing. Its in the perfect location. Best of all. There is no internet, cell phones or television. Having Mark connected to the internet 24/7 it was so nice to get away and really be away.
Saturday Morning Mark and Mike mowed the lawn. Mike had to go into town (Mt. Carmel, not really much of a town either) to get some gas. We walked down to the creek while we waited.
Andrew had a hard time getting to the creek. He loved stopping for everything interesting.
I captured Spencer in this awkward pose so I had to post it. So funny.
I brought a bug catcher kit down. The kids had so much fun putting all sorts of bugs in it. The first night we found lots of little frogs by the house.
Jake has such a funny sense of fashion. I love the hat over the hood.
Ryan posing for me.
This is how Andrew did most of his hiking.
Had to get a family pic. with that view. LOVE IT!
While Mike and Mark mowed the boys played this game.
We went on a short hike up the slot canyons. They were really neat. Jake would complain the entire time we were walking and then when he would see something he wanted to climb up he had all sorts of energy.
Ethan at the slot canyons
Andrew loved walking around up here. He was so funny to watch.
Another family picture. Mark was such a good sport too. Guess fresh air is good for everyone :)
Ethan and Ryan decided to hike back by themselves. This is typical behavior for Ethan. He doesn't like waiting and will just take off. Yes its frustrating for me. This time Ryan went with him. I think he thought we were right behind them. Mark caught up to me and took Andrew and then I hurried and caught up to Ethan and Ryan. Ryan had gotten a little scared since we weren't around. I stayed behind and watched. Ethan is such a sweet older brother. I love this picture.
Sunday night we made s'mores over the fire inside. It was so cold and windy outside. Spencer took this picture and said it reminded him of the pitchfork picture.
Saturday Morning Mark and Mike mowed the lawn. Mike had to go into town (Mt. Carmel, not really much of a town either) to get some gas. We walked down to the creek while we waited.
Andrew had a hard time getting to the creek. He loved stopping for everything interesting.
I captured Spencer in this awkward pose so I had to post it. So funny.
I brought a bug catcher kit down. The kids had so much fun putting all sorts of bugs in it. The first night we found lots of little frogs by the house.
Jake has such a funny sense of fashion. I love the hat over the hood.
Ryan posing for me.
This is how Andrew did most of his hiking.
Had to get a family pic. with that view. LOVE IT!
While Mike and Mark mowed the boys played this game.
We went on a short hike up the slot canyons. They were really neat. Jake would complain the entire time we were walking and then when he would see something he wanted to climb up he had all sorts of energy.
Ethan at the slot canyons
Andrew loved walking around up here. He was so funny to watch.
Another family picture. Mark was such a good sport too. Guess fresh air is good for everyone :)
Ethan and Ryan decided to hike back by themselves. This is typical behavior for Ethan. He doesn't like waiting and will just take off. Yes its frustrating for me. This time Ryan went with him. I think he thought we were right behind them. Mark caught up to me and took Andrew and then I hurried and caught up to Ethan and Ryan. Ryan had gotten a little scared since we weren't around. I stayed behind and watched. Ethan is such a sweet older brother. I love this picture.
Sunday night we made s'mores over the fire inside. It was so cold and windy outside. Spencer took this picture and said it reminded him of the pitchfork picture.
Mark made the most amazing s'more. I call it the "double mallow" we had the king size hershey bars which I typically don't like since the chocolate doesn't melt to my liking. (Yes, I am pretty particular about my s'mores) Well Mark did graham-mallow-chocolate-mallow-graham. Can you say best s'more ever. I don't think I'll ever go back to the single mallow.
Ryan enjoying his s'more
Sunday night Mark let Ethan play a game on his phone. I think Ethan was feeling some with drawls from video games. (not that I think he even plays that much)
This is the funniest picture to me. I think I love everything about it especially the crazy boy making that ridiculous face.
Ryan enjoying his s'more
Sunday night Mark let Ethan play a game on his phone. I think Ethan was feeling some with drawls from video games. (not that I think he even plays that much)
This is the funniest picture to me. I think I love everything about it especially the crazy boy making that ridiculous face.
3 comments:
oh that looks so fun! your cute boys look like they had a blast. glad you got away and got mark off his computer ;)
Love love all the pictures especally the one where Ryan and Eithan are holding hands. It was also so fun talking to you today I am getting excited to see you soon!
Thanks for sharing all of the pictures. It looks like a great place to visit.
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