Storybook Island

Of course you can't go to Rapid without going to Storybook Island. Jamis enjoyed it so much more this year. Of course the trains were his main focus.

I think they rode this thing 20 times.

Kaylyn loved all the animals

Still can't detour from the train.

All 4 grandbabies

Kaylyn found this little ant and took around with her. It was "her pet" and when it was time for us to leave to get lunch Kaylyn didn't understand why her pet couldn't go too. She kept telling us that "she is hungry too."

Little Morgan got so sleepy at the end

Jaxon looked so mad that he didn't get to go on the train too. Next year buddy.

Brett & Tiff's Wedding

What a GREAT day!

It was so much fun helping my little brother get ready for his big day.

He even sported the "Getting Married" good luck socks

Everyone looked their best.

What a handsome stud

The ceremony took place at the chapel. It was beautiful. It was a full house. Taylor played the violin as the wedding party came in and then Jake and Brett's friend took over playing acoustic guitars "You look wonderful tonight" by Eric Clapton, as Tiff walked in. She was stunning. Her dress was absolutely gorgeous. They both were beaming and teary. The bishop spoke of the Proclamation and the importance of marriage. Jamis was the ring bearer and of course didn't quite get it and ran up on the stage and threw the pillow at Brett. It was cute. It was a beautiful ceremony. I am so proud of Brett for making this commitment and so glad Tiff is finally officially a Trotter.

My handsome groom

Bryant Karuas and Morgan

So I hate to even claim it, but I made the cake. It look great for about a minute and then....not so much. You wouldn't know it by looking at it, but I spent days on this cake. Why is it when I try my hardest and care the most, my cakes don't turn out and then the ones I throw together look great! This poor cake was melting and sliding, and doing who knows what. At least it tasted good though. There wasn't a crumb left. I will never make a wedding cake for someone I care about again though. Thankfully Tiff is so relaxed though she said she loved it and didn't care in the least.

G&G Ball, Jenny & Paul, Kim & Jeff, John & Crystal, and all the kids came for the big day. I love my family.

What a sweety.

I love that my two Grandma's love each other so much.

Jamis had the time of his life. He played golf, jumped off the rock, and danced up a storm. He had everyone at the reception laughing like crazy. This kid loves being the center of attention and cannot hear music with out busting a move.

Congrats Brett and Tiff! We love you.

All Aboard!!! The 1880 Train

Sent Jamis to cloud 9 today. He is so crazy about trains that we couldn't resist taking him on the 1880 Steam engine from Hill City to Keystone and back. All ABOARD!!!!

He was in awe the entire 3 hoursIt was so stinking cute how much fun he had. His little mouth wasn't shut the whole time.

WoW did you hear that whistle?

Dev and Jax all bundled up. It was June but still pretty cold. So glad mom, Jake, and Nate could join us.

Jax loved meeting his uncles.

Pretty scenery all along the way

As usual, Jamis was the center of it all.

We couldn't pry the kid away from the train when it was over. So worth it.

Sylvan Lake 2011

One of our new fav spots now is Sylvan Lake. It is a great little place to let the kids hike around, play in the water, and have a picnic.

Canoeing around

I love taking pics in the same place every year. Its fun to see how we change.

Team Griner 2010

Team Griner 2011

On the way home we drove the Needles Highway. It was really cool tunnels and views of Mount Rushmore. What really made it a memorable drive though was that I forgot Jax's bottle so he was SCREAMING the entire way. Then Jamis got up set and was crying. No big deal, but he has this habit of putting his fingers in his mouth when he cries and unfortunately he has a very sensitive gag reflex and of course he puked all over. Not once, not twice, but five times. I swear a gallon of pureed goldfish was all over the car. We had to pull over and dump his car seat out. Poor Nathan is never going to go anywhere with us again.