Flaming Gorge

Last weekend we drove up to Flaming Gorge with Afs and Tyler. We had so much fun, we haven't been boating forever! We camped in a huge six man tent with them in a camp ground with their family. The weather was really nice up there. The nights weren't too cold, but the day was pretty hot. Luckily Tyler has a boat (The 'Green Hornet') so we were able to cool off on the lake. The water was so freezing, probably hitting below zero! Just kidding but it was numbing. After we went on a ride and pulled Tyler's brother so he could wake board we set out for fishing. We pulled to shore to gather our chairs so we could fish in the middle of the lake, and while we (well they) were packing up I decided to cast a line. Not even 30 seconds went by and I caught a fish! I can't remember what it was but it poked me with it's spiky fins. After that catch, we set out for the real fishing spot. Tyler and the rest of his family were using power bait, and I was using worms that were a day old and had been baked in the sun, it was disgusting! But hey I knew it worked because thats how I caught my first fish, apparently they aren't picky. We weren't having much luck the first while, no one really had any bites. But then Tyler got a hit. He reeled it in and it was a big one! Unfortunately when he went to put it in the basket the fish attempted and escape and wriggled away from Tyler and made it back into the water. (Sorry Tyler). Shortly after that happened I got a bite and I reeled it in. The fish wasn't even close to as big as Tyler's but it was good enough! When we got back to shore I had the great pleasure of gutting my fishy. It was quite the experience but I enjoyed it! We had a great weekend, thanks Afs and Tyler for letting us come!

Island Park

So a few weekends ago we went on a Butler family vacation to a cabin in Island Park. It was so much fun! I've heard the crazy stories that take place during Butler gatherings, so I was excited to see how this vacation took place. We had theme nights for every night we were there. The first theme was Hawaiian Luau. We had BR's amazing food and then we learned the Hawaiian luau dance from Grandpa Gary (he must have come straight from the Big Island with his dancing skills), after that we did the limbo. And the winner is......make way TC, looks like I'm the new family champ! Sorry girly, maybe next time around!

The second night was game night and we had burritos and played bunko. I have never played bunko before but it was a blast! The next night was Vampire night. They had spaghetti and meat balls and made monster faces on balloons and on their own faces. Unfortunately we got delayed in Yellow Stone Park seeing so many animals including THREE bear!

But when we finally got home alot of the family had left. Apparently some of the kids took the rhino for an adventure and it took a little tumble. Poor Aubrie got her arm stuck under the roll bar and broke it in two places! We've gotten updates and Aubrie seems to be doing a lot better than everyone imagined, so that's great news! If that's not a great way to end a vacation it gets better. A few people were just getting over the flu when we all arrived at the cabin and by the last day of the trip at least 6 of us had come down with it too! So driving home in the Campbell car Sherry, Zac and I were all so sick. Poor Gordy had to make a few stops for us sick people.
All in all it was a great trip and so much fun! Even though it didn't end as well as we all thought it would, what great memories we will have!