Our Palisades vacation ~ Friday edition

Our last full day was a boating day. Which wasn't sad in the least.

What these pictures show... 

The cutest cousin Emma getting Grace up on a surfboard with her.

Matt consistently tilted at an abnormal angle on a surfboard and always coming out of it just fine.
 
Ben catching some pretty crazy air on the wakeboard. Over and over again. 

Nate catching several pieces of licorice thrown by Ben and enjoying a mid-surf snack.

What these pictures don't show...

Campbell's backflip (multiple times) off the surfboard and into the water while the boat was a going.
 
Jacob being the best dad ever by loving every second he teaches and helps his kids
get even better and more confident behind the boat (and that is saying something
considering they've been doing this for many years and are so good at what they do).

 It was an amazing last day.

Fabulous sunset picture courtesy of the darling Campbell Allen. Thanks son!

Our Palisades vacation ~ Thursday edition

Our Thursday consisted of getting up early to head to Jackson Hole for a rafting trip. Everyone loved
it and I was so grateful every member of our little family could be a part of it. After spending the
day in Jackson, we headed back to the cabin to use the incredible backyard for ultimate frisbee
and some soccer. While most of us moms sat on the deck and talked. It was a really good day.

Our Palisades vacation ~ Wednesday edition

 The third day we went on the most gorgeous hike. Oh my word, I loved it. Because it was more than
eight miles round trip, Grace, understandably, wasn't especially wanting to do it all. But I really wanted
to be a part of at least a bit of it, so I convinced her to just go as far as she could and we could turn
around at any time. She and I ended up going almost 5.5 miles round trip and the others did the entire
thing and made it to the lake at the top. It was a beautiful and fun way to spend a good part of the day.

 

 

 

Our Palisades vacation ~ Tuesday edition

Our second day of vacation was spent boating, boating and more boating. With some cliff
jumping, dance moves and ballet on the dock mixed in. It was a really wonderful day.