Friday, January 1, 2010

Family in Oregon

As you already know we decided last minute to drive out to Oregon to visit the Bowles side of the family. The drive out there was uneventful and fast. We made it in 13 hours and with only 3 stops. Hallelujah for our new portable DVD player and minivan!

Everyone came over Saturday night for dinner and some Wii, but we were really exhausted after getting up at 3:30am and driving all day, so we turned in pretty early. Sunday we all went to church. It was nice to attend a normal ward with Sacrament meeting first. I also randomly ran into a girl from my home ward when I was young. She is married to a guy from Ian's home ward. Small world.

Anyway, Sunday dinner was wonderful. We had such a nice time playing and visiting.

Me and my sisterIL Aly.
Auntie Shannon and Ivy
Baby cousins playing
Davin loved all the animals. The big dog is Aly and Ryan's baby and the black cocker spaniel is Ian's parents' dog.
The whole Bowles clan. Merry Christmas!!!
Back: Emilee, Eli with baby Ivy, Ryan, Aly, Ian, Shannon with Davin
Front: Grandma Bowles, Denny, Jim, Weston

6 comments:

Mom said...

Cute family picture! So who was the girl from your home ward? I'm trying to guess who it might be and am coming up blank!! It was fun talking to you last night. Happy New Year!!

joyous said...

Fun pics! I'm glad you guys were able to go out there and then make it back home safe and sound. We'll have to chat tomorrow! Love ya tons.

Kate said...

Glad you had a fun trip and a great Christmas Shannon!

Liz Smith said...

nothing like a good road trip to break in the new family car. :) i love the picture with the dogs...i'll bet they were just itching to come inside to join all the fun. Happy new year, btw! :)

Jessica said...

Sounds like you're having fun!

sara said...

We were in Portland/Vancouver. Isn't the holidays with family awesome! I just love Oregon/WA too :)