Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Gymnastic Meet

The girls had their gymnastic meet last Saturday. They both did very well and we are so proud of them!

 Lauren had changed levels 3 weeks before her meet and had been working so hard on her routine..every day! I am so proud at her determination and improvement! 




This was Meredith's 1st meet. She was a little nervous about getting in front of people, but she did so well.
 





Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Forced Family Fun

The second half of our trip included the wonderful Forced Family Fun portion! We celebrated Dad & Mom's 40th anniversary (2 years in planning) with EVERYONE at their cabin for the 1st time. It was wonderful! Everyone enjoyed their time together. We are one crazy bunch!

It almost didn't happen....Dad was out at the cabin first and called saying their was a forest fire. IT. WAS. CLOSE. This is the closest it has ever been to the cabin. This pic is standing on their front porch. It was maintained by the time we arrived (3 days later). I'm glad everyone was safe and no one was hurt. 


Here is our family at the cabin.
Lots of time spent on the 4-wheelers. Sometimes they weren't even running. I can't believe how many hours they were entertained on these.
Lauren loves to drive.
Meredith learned how to drive all by herself.
The cousins played together so well.

Levi's 1st time to the cabin. He enjoyed Papa and Nana time.
One of Clay's favorite part was working! Pulling trees up. This is a never-ending job.
There was lots of hiking.
See the cabin?
Lauren climbed her 1st mountain! She was a trooper! See the cabin on her right in the distance? And see the fire on the left (black area)?
Enjoying the view with Uncle Ryan. So proud of you Lauren!

We loved the rodeo!!!


All the Govig cousins with Papa and Nana. Eli (5), Papa, Micah (almost 7), Nana, Kale (almost 3), Kyler (6), Lauren (8), Levi (10 months) and Meredith (almost 5).
The Govig Gang
I loved seeing Levi added to our log end. Dad has carved initials in each end of the trusses in the cabin. On one end are our initials "C, M". On the other end for our kids. Lauren, Meredith and Levi. Each family has one. Thanks Dad!

Summer Vacation


 In July we took our summer vacation. I'm a little behind on blogging, so this will mainly be filled with pictures to tell the story. We started the trip in Estes Park, CO. On the way out we stopped at a park in Greeley, CO for lunch, feed Levi and burn some energy in a nearby park.
 In the beautiful state of Colorado. In Rocky Mountain National Park.
 On a hike to Alberta Falls. Levi loved the back pack carrier. It was a life saver.
 We finally made it to the falls.
 It was cold up here. Only 50 degrees!
 We took this long twisted road to the top.
A walk around Bear Lake. 

 Meredith looking at some elk.
 A walk around lake. This one was very secluded, peaceful and quiet.

 A stop for lunch.
 Lots of elk.

 Tram in Estes Park.
 Both girls fed the squirrels for hours!