Afton, Wyoming

As many of you know, in the past, the Chadwick Clan has gotten together for a camping trip during July. Well, Chelsea is due with her fourth baby on the same weekend that we typically go on our camping adventure. So, back around Christmas, I proposed moving our trip to Memorial Day weekend, and since that is always a HORRIBLE weekend for camping, especially in Idaho, I suggested that we rent a cabin instead. Long story short, on May 5, we all headed to the Reunion Ranch in Afton, Wyoming for the annual Chadwick get-together. We had a birthday party for Ethan (and technically Chelsea and Grandpa), 

 talked alot, played pool and air-hockey, and played lots of board games, party games, and card games. We stayed up too late every night, but it was so worth it.

Even though it rained most of the time, we didn't mind because the cabin had plenty of room and was nice and warm and dry. 

 And the best part? Everyone was able to come, except Ethan, of course.  

On Saturday, we went on a hike to one of four known Periodic Springs in the world. It was a beautiful hike, despite the drizzle and eventual hail. 

 Unfortunately, we weren't able to see the Periodic Spring due to high spring run-off. But it was still a great hike. Thanks, Thomas, for finding it! Here we all are next to the spring at the top of the hike:

 Cal and Jess were the only ones smart enough to bring ponchos with them, and they were good enough to share with the little ones. Here's Brian, Michael, Jess, and Sarah.

 Chelsea, Mom, and Me 

 Taryn, Chelsea, Mom, Jess, Me, Emily, and Jackson

 Half-way back down, it started really raining, and hailing. We looked like drowned rats by the time we reached the cars.

 Taryn, David, and Michael

 Brian and Me after finally making it to the car. 

When we got back from the hike, we threw our wet clothes in the dryer (awesome! Can't do that camping!),  ate some yummy, hot food, and relaxed in the cozy cabin. Someone gave Michael and Sarah a bath, and later, we heard giggling and screaming from the master bedroom. And what did we find?

 Grandpa tickling and playing with Michael and Sarah. It was so cute. He'd hide under the blankets and then pop out and they'd laugh. And then, they'd hide under the blanket and then pop out and he'd tickle them. They loved spending time with Grandma and Grandpa.

All too soon, it was time to go. We left Monday morning. All we had to do was wash and put away the dishes, take out the trash, and throw our used bedding and towels in the laundry room. So nice. It looks like we might be doing cabin trips for our get-togethers from now on.