Mendenhall Madness

Last week the kids and I headed up to the Mendenhall Family Reunion in beautiful Nordegg, Alberta.

The best part was the rock climbing, I think everyone had a really fun time climbing.

Carly, Hayley, Halle, and Carter in the trailer

story-time with Grandma Great

Carter the Cow

We left the reunion a day early so we could head back to Edmonton to meet my brothers at the airport. They came home from Russia after being missionaries there for 2 years. It was awesome seeing them again. They came home alot more mature, and a whole lot skinnier :)

Our original family of seven was all together, which hasn't happened in awhile. *and yes, that is my child crying in the forefront of the picture. As per usual.*

the grandkids: Taylor, Josh, Hayley and Carter

We had most of our extended family up to see Dallin and Joel, attend their homecoming talks given in church, and a huge family dinner. Jared came up after work on Friday and was able to stay the weekend, too. It was fun to have everyone all together.

And what fun would this post be without a picture of us in our Russian Shapkas?