Lake Quinalt

We went to Lake Quinalt and the Great wolf lodge with my side of the family. Here is Maddie hugging the wolf at great wolf. I didn't get any pictures of the amazing water park, Bailey spent all of her time there and never wanted to leave.


Here is Maddie and Claire listening intently at story time.


Then we headed to Lake Quinalt, this is the breath taking view from our rooms.


The kids got to go for boat rides, and they went fishing. Both girls caught a tiny tiny fish.


We had a bonfire to make smores.


Pic with my gorgeous mom while walking to see a really big tree.


Hanging out on the deck.


Grandparents with almost all of the grand kids.


Cousin pic


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Banff

After the wedding we headed straight to Canada.  We stayed near Banff National Park for 5 days. It is in the Canadian Rockies and I think it might be the prettiest place I have ever been.  Here we are at Lake Louise, before our hike. We actually have a better picture without the stranger in it.

 The hike was a little over 2 miles each way.  It took the girls quite some time, but we made it with lots and lots of stops along the way.

 We hiked up to have high tea at the tea house at Lake Agnes.  Here is Daddy and Bailey showing you how to correctly drink tea.  It was kind of funny because someone actually walked by and said,"That is not how we really drink tea!" It makes me chuckle every time I look at these pictures.

 Family pic in front of the tea house.

 We also went on a canoe ride down on lake louse.  Maddie was terrified and screamed for quite some time.  She thought we were going to tip over.  Bailey did an amazing job of keeping her safe and calm.

 We made it back all in one piece.  The hotel in the background is where Prince Will and Princess Kate had just recently visited.

 Here are just a few of the breathtaking views on our drives.

 We spent a day shopping in the town of Banff and look what Maddie ended up with.

 Once again I think the favorite of the trip for the girls was swimming in the pool.  It was a great vacation to relax and hang out as a family.

Julie and Tyler Wedding

Once again, I am falling behind. I am actually back to school tomorrow with kids, so I better catch up quick. July 21st Julie and Tyler got married.  It was such a great weekend and fun was had by all.  It was a perfect day and we were so happy to be a part of their special day. The rehearsal dinner was Husky themed and it was a kick.

 The whole gang.

 The girls with their new uncle Tyler on the wedding day.

 Beautiful flower girls, they were so excited. Michele helped me out with their hair.  You can't see it from this picture, but Julie made them butterfly clips that are in the back of their hair.

 This is the Gilles clan.  All of RaeLyn's brothers came to the wedding.  The last time they were all together was 11 years ago at Jason and my wedding.

 Quick pic of Bailey dancing with great grandpa Ray, I love this one!