Nielsen Reunion - Monday

Everyone started to trickle into Snow Mountain ranch around 6:30 Sunday night. It is so fun to see everyone straggle in and see how much each child has grown and changed and to look at the cars lined up outside with license plates from all over and smile because all the family is inside enjoying being together.

Kevin and I got up every day but our cooking day and were out biking by 6:00. I could so get use to that every morning.  It was fun to get out in the brrr. cold air-the 1st morning I thought I heard a bear and I was really jumpy-silly me. I found out later it was a water treatment area making creepy sounds.

Early morning biking-overlooking the lake/pond

We made it back every morning in time for the awesome family devotionals.  It was cool to hear the whole family sing together.  We have a decent choir for sure.

The craft cabin-a surprise favorite of the young and old-Conor could live there.  Allison and Taylor gave us all a run for our money-so fun to meet Allison's fiance Taylor.

This is what Lincoln liked about the craft cabin...not being in it and throwing rocks in the puddle outside

This is what Grandpa liked about the craft cabin - again not being in it, but was happy we all liked it so much.  I love this picture of him exploring the old farm equipment.  He would do this all day if he could. 

Conor preparing to zip...he was so relieved when they let him zip even if he wasn't quite old enough

Love this picture

Archery

Square dancing.  We got almost the entire family out doing this.  Who knew it could be so fun to dosey doe and swing your partner.  What good sports we all were. 

Walking to the craft cabin with Grandma

After the fun of the day we gathered back at the cabin for some Dutch Blitz madness and the coolest slide show of the Nielsen family through the years.