Thursday, July 31, 2008

Welcome to the 21st Century!

Well you will all (the one or two of you who haven't given up on this blog yet) be happy to hear that we have finally gotten faster Internet service! I'll now be blogging everyday to catch you up on every detail of our lives! Just kidding! I did want to post some pictures of our trip to Hebgen Lake. Kelly's Uncle Ryan and Aunt Karen invited the whole Packard clan up to Karen's family's cabin in June, and we had a blast. I've been hearing about this place ever since we got married so it was exciting to get to experience it. It's a beautiful lake just a few miles outside of West Yellowstone.

Here's Mallory with Ryan and Karen's dog Mick. Mick tried to avoid the kids as much as possible, but Mallory decided to adopt him and took it upon herself to "take care of Mick."

Here we all are outside the cabin (keep in mind I don't think we showered this day!)

Kelly and the girls in West Yellowstone.


Grandpa and Mallory on the jet ski. Besides Mick, this was probably Mallory's favorite thing.

Lilia on the beach with Grandma. She was not a big fan of the life jacket!

I had to include this picture because I received several comments about my previous bike story. We had what you might call a bike breakthrough on this trip. Kelly convinced me to borrow his mom's bike and go for a ride. I had trouble right from the start because I couldn't touch the ground when I was sitting on the seat. Kelly assured me I wasn't supposed to be able to touch the ground, but it sure would have made things a lot easier. Long story short, despite a few tears and one fall into some sagebrush, I survived the ride.
Since returning home we have taken a couple family bike rides, and my old Huffy and I are doing okay. Now Kelly is trying to convince me to get a bigger bike. Is he crazy?!


















7 comments:

Jill said...

Looks like you guys had a great time! Me and my kids will join you on any bike rides you want, and we won't talk about a bigger bike! I'm with you, I need to feel that security now and again.

Camie said...

Looks like so much fun! The lake is so beautiful. You're lucky thta Kelly just wants you to get a bigger bike. Chad wants me to get a motorcylce. Is HE crazy????

Holly said...

I'm one of the ones that has not given up on your blog!!! Glad to see you haven't given up either! Cute pictures, looks like you had a great time! :)

Becky said...

That looks like so much fun. I am dying to go camping but the thought of not sleeping in my own bed right now makes me happy to stay home. ;) I would love to see you on your Huffy bike!

Ashley said...

Glad to see you are back and runnin'! I love that picture of Kelly on his birthday, very funny. It seriously feels like a million years since we have seen you guys. I wish we could have met up for dinner before we moved. Please contact us if you are ever out our way!

Aimee said...

Looks like you are having a fun summer.

breyn said...

Cutest family EVER!!! I LOVE your family picture (it's beautiful). I'm so glad your internet is faster. It makes life much easier. Sounds like you had a fun trip. It's so pretty up there. I miss you so much. Keep up on the blog so I always know what's going on. Of course I will call you too. I love you!!!
P.S. I am coming in Oct. 4. Let's get together!!! Love ya!
Breyn