WOW, I didn't realize how many pictures I actually had until I started putting them into collages and ended up with 12, and that wasn't even all my photos, just my favorites! For not having my camera for 2 out of the 4 days I ended up with a lot of pics! I was sad when I realized I left my extra camera battery at home charging, but I'm just thankful for the photos I did get.
Eric and I had such a blast being back in Iowa and learning so much about the Pence heritage, oh and the food and company weren't bad either =) It was great to see cousins that I haven't seen in years. We enjoyed sitting out by the pond, paddle boating, catching frogs, ridding the go-cart and dune buggy around the farm, playing with the kitties, eating lots of yummy food, sharing stories and memories, singing songs and much much more!
It's a long trip driving up through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri
and then back down, but it was worth every hour!
I love being home in Eldora at my parents in the summertime and enjoying the beautiful
yard my Dad has created, so green and colorful!
My dad fixed up his old dune buggy and we had a blast crusin' through our small town!
My adorable and youngest niece, Lia. She is so precious
We spent a day at the Eldora pool before the crazy festivities started!
Bryson and Annabelle had a blast on the slides, Bry even got Gma to go down with him!
Welcome Pences! The Gary & Debbie Pence farm, where dreams come true =)
The coolest water slide EVER, not just for kids!
All gathered at the cemetery where we heard testimonies from the
brothers (minus Mike- we missed you!) and sang "Love One Another"
Mom & ME & Melanie
My adorable nieces Sidney, Annabelle and Addi blowing bubbles on Papa's deck
My handsome nephews Bryson and Isaac rolling down
the hill and playing with their glow sticks
Papa Steve doing what he does best at the grill
Bryson and Annabelle cheesing it up for the camera!
The Steve & Christie Pence Family
We had soooo much fun! Can't wait for the next one!
Sending love to the Pences who weren't able to make it this year, we love you and missed you!
Cara, you are super fast! Can you come over and play w/ my kids so i can go through all of mine? :) I do see 3 that I must have. Can you send me the 2 of the brothers at the cemetery. And also the one of your Dad's mailbox? I would appreciate it! So good to see you and finally meet Eric!
ReplyDeleteAlly, I would LOVE to come watch your kiddos! I'll send over the pics, I also have a few adorable ones of Lindsey going down the water slide! How would you like me to send them? email? facebook?
DeleteYAY!! I Love these pics! Cara, you did such a good job on the collages! Do you mind if I share your blog on FB? It was such a fabulous time; great food, great company, great family, great memories made! I LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteok…..love your sandals in the dune buggy. seriously funnest water slide ever!! love the family pics and the ones of the girls and you have the cutest nieces/nephews!!! looks like SUCH a fun family reunion! oh and love the pence mailbox so so much too - darling!!!
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