This year, Mike and I decided to visit his side of the family in Idaho the week before Christmas, especially since we visited my side of the family earlier. We stayed with his mother, Joy, and visited each of his siblings and their families. It was a wonderful, memorable trip! Here are some photos of our Idaho visit.
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| Cold and stormy weather on our way to Idaho |
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| We finally arrived at Mom/Joy's house after 14 hours of driving |
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| Joy opening her belated birthday gifts. |
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| What did she get? |
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A meal we made for Joy one evening: Green salad with Balsamic Honey dressing,
red baked potatoes, and grilled ribeye steak
Connie opens her belated birthday gifts and knows it's not pop or candy |
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| A pretty, colorful top for Connie |
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| She can tell it's more of the same! |
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| Another pretty top for the birthday girl |
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| Lunch date at Chili's with Joy and Connie |
Connie's disappointed that they don't have Pepsi
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Joy with her youngest and eldest children, Mike and Connie
Full stomachs and happy hearts after a fun outing together
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December 21, 2012--On our last full day in Idaho, we had a family gathering and potluck dinner at Julie and Brad's house.
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Siblings, Jordan and Heidi Hatch hanging out at home
Brothers, Jonathan and Kendall "Kenny" Hatch |
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Scott and Gabby Hobbs with daughters, Mila and Elina
Scott holding Elina, and wife Gabby
Scott and baby Caelum--so cute!
Scott and cousin, Angela enjoying the family potluck
Serving counter in the Hatch kitchen |
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| Scott and Gabby's oldest daughter, Kina |
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| Gabby and son Caelum with her in-laws, Steve and Linda Hobbs |
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| Grandpa Steve with Gabby and Caelum |
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| Mike's brother, Steve--a real sweetheart of a guy |
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| Mama Julie Hatch with four of her grown chidren: Jordan, Kendall, Jonathan, and Heidi |
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| Nathaniel "Nate" is feeling left out, so make room for him! |
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| Papa Brad Hatch in their living room |
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| Joy and Tammy Hobbs |
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| Joy with children, Mike, Steve, Julie, and Dan: a "joyful" reunion |
December 22, 2012--On our way back to New Mexico, we stopped in Utah to see my twin sister and her family, who were all together at her daughter's new home in beautiful Eagle Mountain. Here are some photos from our visit with the Lemmon's and Loch's.
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| Chris Loch waiting to greet us outside his lavish Eagle Mountain home in Utah |
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Jennifer and Chris (below) show us one of the pretty
bathrooms while Mike takes pictures with our iphone |
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| Chris Loch, the "man of the house" |
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| Kristin, Gordon, and Raquel Lemmon relaxing in the Loch's living room |
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Howard and Cathy Lemmon happy to spend the holidays with all their children and
grandchildren (who were all asleep by the time Mike and I arrived late that evening) |
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| Jennifer, Warren, and Chris |
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| Gordon, Raquel, and Evan Lemmon |
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