Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Beutler Family Reunion - Downata Hot Springs

Betsy put together our family reunion this year and we had such a fun time with everyone! We went to Downata hot springs in Idaho. I had never been but was pleasantly surprised at how much there was to do and how fun of a place it was. We each stayed in our own cabin, yurt, tepee or tent and gathered together for games, meals and fun. Here are a few highlights of the few days together.

A kid scavenger hunt. The older kids teamed up with the younger kids and they all had a blast hunting around the campground for everything on their list. My girls had so much fun being with the "big kids" and loved the time with their cousins.

Baby boy stayed with mama while the other kids were off playing.
Making hemp bracelets. Uncle Guy headed this one up and Josh made each of the girls a bracelet. This totally took me back - I remember doing this so much growing up!

Spent quality time playing in the dirt.

And spent a lot of time around the campfire. Aunt Dixie made us each a book of "camp songs" and we had fun singing around the fire. We also had journal reading time and everyone shared some funny journal entries from their younger years. All I can say about Aunt Dixie is "boy crazy!" We all had some good laughs!

The Beutler family all together. Not everyone was there but we were so happy to spend a few days with those that could make it!


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