We went camping at Twin Lakes on Mount Harrison for the Elison Family Reunion. Everyone was so excited to go. Brian took Friday off so we could leave early. We were making final preparations when Hayden threw up. Round number three for Hayden. We have been sick all summer. We decided to take our chance. He got a pill so he wouldn't throw up and an Immodium for, well you know. We had a great ride. We turned off of the interstate and took the old road through Malta. Just before Malta we went through the biggest thunderstorm ever. Thunder, lightening, hail and torrents of rain. After about 15 minutes it was done. Our drive up the mountain was so nice. We all rolled down our windows and just enjoyed the fresh air. Our stuff was damp when we arrived but we figured it would dry out if we just go everything unpacked. We got our tent set up and beds made for everyone. Camp was set. Next was to set up the kitchen and get dinner going. I guess we were too busy to notice the dark clouds rolling in. It rained a good little rain for 15 minutes or so and then quite. Dinner prep resumed. Next was unreal! For a good hour, it rained, it hailed, it thundered and it lighteninged (is that a word??) It was terrible. I put the lid on the dutch oven and we all huddled under the easyup and a tarp. After awhile everyone was set and freezing. Marc and Amanda took their family and ran for the tent trailer. Brian and I took our boys and headed for the tent. Once inside we noticed the nice little lake forming under our tent and then it started dripping from above. Everything went onto the cot so that it could be off the ground. Oh, I forgot to mention that Logan followed Marc and when we got to our tent.... no Logan. Brian went to find him and Zach helped me get everything off the ground. We changed into dry clothes and waited for the rain to stop. It rained forever! I have never been so close to lightening in my life. As the rain tapered off, Grandma and Grandpa Crump pulled in with their trailer. Thank goodness! The rest of the trip was really uneventful. Everything dried and we had a great time.
Our family was established June 20, 1997. After eleven years, we are still going strong. Brian is an irrigation engineer and works for Hansen, Allen & Luce a small engineering firm out of Midvale. Molly is a domestic engineer and deals with a range of issues at home. Zachary will be in third grade this year. Logan gets to go to kindergarten and just can't wait to get there. Hayden will start preschool in August. Hey, wait.... does anyone know what Molly will be doing with four free hours a week..... I'm sure she'll find something. She found it! Bailee is the newest Andrew Family member! Molly is now filling her day holding her brand new baby girl. Could life get any better?
Brian & Molly
We seem to keep busy just chasing everyone around. It could be Gretal one minute and Hayden the next. We are always on our toes! Brian is the Elder's Quorum secretary and Molly is in the Young Women's presidency. Life really doesn't slow down much. That's good because we wouldn't know what to do if there was nothing to do.
Zachary
Fall 2009
Zach has just grown up this year. I find it fascinating to watch him and listen to everything he thinks of. He is very driven and doesn't give up easily. He is experiencing so many firsts right now. He is the first to buy a suit. He is the first to get baptized. It's hard to be the oldest. Training parents is never an easy job. Zach is doing his best!
Logan
Fall 2009
Logan is a ball of energy. His smile makes me melt and he does get just about everything that he wants. I love to watch as he helps Hayden do things. I think Logan has the biggest heart of anyone I know. Now, don't get me wrong. When he's playing his DS, his heart hardens just a little.
Hayden
Fall 2009
Hayden is no longer the baby of our family. He is a big boy and he will remind you of that every time you look at him! He loves to wrestle and play Wii with his brothers. He is so much fun. He loves his thumb, his blanket and his DS.
Bailee Lynn
Fall 2009
Bailee joined the crew on June 17th. We are so excited to have her here. She's happy and healthy. Her brothers are absolutely in love with her and chances are good, she's going to be spoiled!
Gretal
March 2008
Gretal is our trusty miniature schnauzer. We adopted Gretal last September and she has been a fun addition to our family. She loves to go on long walks in the morning. Her greatest skill is getting out from under Hayden when he "loves" her.
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