Guinn Reunion 2008

We spent a great week in Idaho getting together with the Guinn family. Matt's parents and all but one sibling were able to make it. We spent a few days in Montpelier, where Matt's Mom grew up, and then spent a few days at Bear Lake. Friday, we hiked "M" Mountain (well, "M" Hill, really), and had pizza at the park that night. Saturday, we went to Soda Springs and Lava Hot Springs. Sunday, we toured the Minnetonka Caves and moved into our Bear Lake cabin.

In Montpelier we stayed at the lovely Park Motel. We were supposed to be split up between two different motels, because there was not enough room for all of us at one, but apparently there was a snafu with the reservations so we all ended up at the Park. Those who had reserved two rooms for their families gave up one, and we all ended up together. I had fun documenting all our white trash activities as we camped out for a couple of days. We couldn't stop laughing and decided to just embrace it. We pretty much ruled the place with 47 of us crammed in 8 little rooms.

Here we are playing 5 Crowns (Pop's favorite card game) outside our rooms, while baby Conner hung out in his play pen.

Aiden and her cousins playing spin the bottle.

Brody and his cousins doing the conga line.

Uncle Shaun keeping it real.

Saturday, we spent the day at Soda Springs. There is a geyser that goes off every hour. We hit it just in time! The kids loved it but definitely noticed the rotten egg smell!

Then we traveled over to a place called Hooper Springs. It is a natural spring of soda water (carbonated). The locals like to drink it plain, but we were advised to take some Kool-Aid to mix in with it. As you can see from Devin's face, she didn't think it tasted too great either way! It was a fun and unique experience!




































On Sunday, we drove up to the Minnetonka Caves. We went from 80 degree weather to a startling 40 degrees inside the cave. They are just a beautiful and awesome sight. Some grouse hunter stumbled upon these caves years ago, and then the government came in and improved them as a state park.

Can you spot George Washington's profile in one of these pictures?
(Check 3rd picture down. Click on it to make it bigger!)

And finally, we moved on to Bear Lake. We had a gorgeous view of the lake from our cabin (which was the Ritz compared to the Park Motel!) We spent some time on the lake with the wave runners, but most of the time, we hung out in the cabin, playing games, sharing memories and just enjoying each other's company. It is always so fun to get together!

All 30 cousins together for Family Home Evening