Goofing around in our new cool bandanas!

After we took the bandanas out of the wash they weren’t that bad!! (Mom, who was disappointed that they turned out cheap) We were folding laundry and decided to goof around a little. Well, confession. Absolutely NO laundry was folded during this sitting, but we had a lot of fun making Mr. Bean faces & looking super cool in our new bandanas.

The beautiful Jeppson Ranch!

Before we arrived at the Goffredo Family reunion we stopped at the Jeppson Family Ranch. We spent 3 nights with the fresh Idaho air! Dad kept saying, "You smell that June?" referring to the fresh air! Cute!! We arrived pretty late and were welcomed by a sleepy Grandma & Grandpa Jeppson who got out of their comfy bed to say a quick "Hi & hugs & kisses!" Well, and they opened the door for us too! We are thankful for that!! The kids were thinking that we might have to sleep in the car till morning & were quite concerned about the bears. Mom & I greeted a couple of the mornings with some really nice walks. One of which was all the way to the forest line and back. By the way Mom, Jord and I timed it...just over 2 miles there and back. Wow a 4 mile walk was good for both of us! I learned some things about her that I didn't know before...like the first time she said "no" to dad, stories about all the bear sightings they've had since she's been up there, her willingness to prove that she CAN & did get a college degree with 8 children (Jordan being 3-5 or so at the time), the property Grandpa Jeppson used to own & many more wonderful conversations!! I love & cherish one on one time family!!

NO make-up, no worries & no curfew on bedtime!!

Here are some fun things we did while relaxing at the ranch...

Put together a USA puzzle!
Had a much needed massage! Thanks Bella! You are HIRED!
Put together another puzzle!

Made silly faces while watching "ENCHANTED!"

Many snuggles!!

Enjoyed hearing the wind and river right outside the window during breakfast. Grandpa is having his usual...grape nuts, granola, grapes, yogurt, bananas & milk. Did I forget something? Thanks Dad, now Luke wants all the "special" items in his breakfast too! That's actually a good thing!! You are a very good example to them!!!
Taking a hike (sort of)...
Going on hike to the river. Well, OK maybe almost making it to the river...breaking down all the growth, tromping through sagebrush, swating biting bugs, losing the path (due to overgrowth), only 2 known mosquito bites (on same person), and not quite making it to the river...but hey, the adventure was FUN!!!

Did I mention we did a couple more puzzles...Again, Again & Again!!

Despite the mean faces you see in this picture, the kids, Jord & I had a wonderful time bonding with Grandpa & Grandma Jeppson!

Grandma we love and miss both of you & can't wait to see you again in 4 weeks!!!

Thank you Grandpa & Grandma Jeppson & John & Heather for letting us stay at the BEAUTIFUL Jeppson Ranch!! Love & Kisses, Jord, Amanda, Bella & Luke

Goffredo Reunion in Park City!!

What a fun time at the Goffredo Reunion !! Thanks to all my Aunts, Uncle & Mom!!!
















This is THE man (my Uncle Johnny) who made the best marinade for lemon garlic chicken!!!!! There was soooo much garlic you can probably still smell it on me! But hey, what's an Italian reunion without garlic? It was SOOOO good! I've got to get that recipe!
















Alex & Peter enjoying the ambiance!

O.K., So my pictures are totally out of order & I'm getting quite frustrated on how to arrange them!! NEW BLOGGER in the house!! I'll have to ask some advise to a TRUE BLUE blogger! This is Kanyon at Grandma Kisses.

This is about where Jen was the entire time!! Just Kidding, she did tell me she got up to run MOST mornings!! HA HA!! You know I love you!!!

Grandma Chris, Bella & Saige doing a really cool craft that I didn't get a picture of!! Lame-O me.

AAAHHHH, Isn't this the cutest picture? Uncle Abel & Bella

My cousin Sara & her daughter Alex! What a resemblance!

Nice, the DREADED...'family photo'. Actually, It wasn't too bad & this is not the actual photo...Silly River!

Bella, Abe & Saige. We miss you!!!

Look at these two CLOWNS!! The kids miss you too, Riv & Kan!

It's ALWAYS fun going to Grandma Chris & Grandpa Bill's home. ALL (and I mean ALL) the toys & educational games come out (all at the same time, of course). One of Luke's many highlights of the trip was playing with Grandpa Bill's John Deere collectibles. We pretty much could have gone to the store without him even knowing that we left. Thanks Grandpa!

Allison, Livi (cutie pie) & Jen

Did anyone tell you guys that we weren't on a cruise?? Just kidding! I love you Becky & Jeremy!!

The girls kept kissing him...Abe & Saige

Thanks a million for the trillion clothes Beck!! Luke loves putting them on and telling everyone..."these used to be my cousins".

AH ha, here's the craft! Making memory books of their trip. Thank goodness for Grandma's!!

We had so much fun celebrating a 'Hawaiian style" breakfast and felt so spoiled with all of the delicious food our entire trip!!!

Thank you so much for the wonderful visit Mom & Bill!!!

The Cousins!! Rob & Ana (oops, sorry guys), Megan & Addie and of course the lovely & gracious hosts...Kelli & Gabe!!

Jen & Saige...I couldn't choose what pic's to post, I have so many!!

Most of the time the kiddo's were thoroughly enjoying the fantastic bounce house. These two were taking a break with their root beers. I think they were chugging their 3rd here...but who's counting, as daddy always says..."We're on vacation."

Good thing my Mom has a great sense on humor! She got out all her wigs and they had a fashion show. These were some of the girls favorites!! And yes, she really has worn them out in public & school! The kids ALWAYS love them!

Jen, Saige & Bella

This sums up all the fun we had that 4th O July, 2008! We will see you next year!