Family time at the Beautiful, Picturesque, Rigg River Ranch: July 2012

Since we were already out West for the Uda family reunion, we decided to have a little Rigg reunion while we were there. Not everyone could make it, but Taber's brother Brett drove out from AZ with his family and it was great getting all the cousins together at the Rigg Ranch in Grand Junction, CO.

The miraculous picture of the 8 grandkids in which EVERYONE is looking at the camera! (Can you hear the hallelujah chorus? ;) 

Taber was so happy to be able to spend time with his brother. It's also fun that Brett's baby boy Rocky and Cam are only 3 months apart. Rocky is a major Daddy's boy and when Brett was gone one night he attached onto Taber and wouldn't let anyone else near him. It was the cutest thing ever.

While the boys were bonding the girls were off having adventures of their own. These little explorers loved finding rocks, critters, and treasures at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

They found a giant rock pile and conquered it together. They also climbed through trees and trails and found "magical" horseshoes that were so special they ended up making it into their suitcases for the trip back to New Hampshire.

Of course the highlight of the Ranch is always going fishing with Daddy. The weather was really hot so the fish weren't biting, but you can't beat Daddy/daughter bonding time floating on a lake in such a gorgeous setting. 

And I guess if you can't catch fish, at least you can have fun playing with the bait. Uncle Brett entertained the kids by sucking a worm up his nose. A disturbing priceless memory that I'm sure the kids will treasure for years to come :)

The rope swing provided hours of entertainment as well. 

Especially when Uncle Brett and Daddy came out to push the kids. They were flying!

And what can beat a tractor ride with Grandpa? Cam was all smiles when he got to go.

Another group boating adventure!

They took the boat out to the island and I made them pose for me. LOVE how it turned out. The Rigg Ranch is just so beautiful and this pic really captures it. 

We also had an impromptu limbo session. I hung in there for awhile but the kids who were 3 ft tall and under beat me at the end. :)

I think the highlight for Taber may have been jeeping with his brother. "Bro" time in a jeep, taking on rugged terrain definitely qualifies as a good time for Taber. 

Plus they came back with sweet pictures like this!

Of course it wouldn't be a trip to Grandma's house without visiting the dinosaur museum up the road. The kids always have a blast when they're there.

This year they actually had a new "mammal" exhibit with mammoths and Sabers. Cam really liked the Sabers.

Skyla and Brinley digging for dinosaur bones. Such beautiful little Rigg girls.

Oh and I can't forget to mention the awesome four wheeling. Taber's uncle Saul let us borrow his quads and we had a great time cruising around the property. 

And last but not least, we took some family pictures while we were there. I thought the photographer did an amazing job and absolutely love how they came out.  This one of me and Taber makes me happy. Sure love that man :)

Love how our family pic came out too. Might have to blow this one up and frame it.

Love my Rigg family and am so grateful to have such wonderful in-laws. Also grateful for the time we were able to spend, relaxing and enjoying nature on their beautiful ranch. Just wished we lived closer! Someday...