Memorial Weekend 2016

We had a wonderful Memorial weekend this year!  We packed up the car and met up with lots of family for a great weekend in Star Valley, WY.

We stopped at quite a few cemeteries along the way to leave flowers for our ancestors.  Dad went to Murray and Sandy city cemeteries before we left.

Then, next up was the city cemetery in Syracuse where Grandpa G's family is buried.

Then we stopped in Woodruff where Grandpa L's family is buried. 

The next morning we got up and spent some time at the Star Valley cemeteries. 

Grandpa and Grandma G's headstone was just set and it turned out great. 

Here is mom with Unky and Aunt Jen Jen.

We took advantage of lots of open space and played and played with our cousins.

And then there is the traditional kid driving on the dirt roads - this is me.  Let's just say it was a good thing dad was close by - - - a fence saw it's life flash in front of it's eyes during my time at the wheel.

Afton city cemetery with cousins Todd and Joslyn.

And here we are all . . . . Relatives everywhere, alive and dead!

We drove up to Jackson and spent some time at the Snow King resort riding the Cowboy Coaster and the scenic chair lift.

I love being tall enough to be my own driver on the coaster!

And Sam should be tall enough next year to drive himself - sometimes a year feels like forever!

And we're off - the whole family . . . .

. . . . except for Aunt Fran who said she is still re-living the nightmare of the California Screamin' roller coaster from our April trip to Disneyland.

One final shot of the whole family.  It was a great weekend.

Sam Alert:  Hey everybody - Sam here.  Have I mentioned that I love being outside?  Ever?  Think back . . . . . I think I probably have, once or twice. 

The dandelions (wishing flowers) were in full bloom in Star Valley and I loved picking them and sharing them with everyone. 

Here's Mason giggling about something or other.  He snorted some juice and then laughed even harder.

And finally - this is how mom found us one morning - me and my bro all snuggled up reading.  Sometimes we do get a long.  Here is proof!

Ok - Sam out!  Check in again very soon - we promise there are more pictures coming soon!