Friday, July 15, 2011

Dominican Republic-Adults Only

I wrote this for my blog and then transferred everything over to here so that is why it is written this way.

I like labeling my post like that because then it gets everyone's attention because they start thinking some naughty thoughts when really it means exactly what it says, Adults Only.  My parents and all my brothers and sisters with no kids for a whole week.  As much as we love our kids, this was a blast!  Remember when you were kids and you could make up silly games in the water or on the beach just for fun?  You can still do that as an adult!  It's amazing.  And the competition is so much better now!  And since we were without kids and didn't have to set the example, we could all act like kids.  It was like someone set back the clock and we were all young again, playing in our backyard pool with 7 of our BFF's (aka spouses).  The only difference was that our parents were right in there with us, acting like the rest of us and joining in the fun.  
So here is the trip in pictures.  Once again, an awesome trip!

First off, all the couples on the trip in birth order
Mom & Dad

Jason & Alexa

 Misty & Scott

Tyler & Adria

Bret & Kathleen

Mindy & Josh

Broc & Julie 

Caleb & Cassi 

Now on to the good stuff


Family discussion on the beach on making marriages work



Can't be a Gundy reunion without a sculpture of some sort.

 

Mom trying the wasabi

Having some fun with the waiters



Romantic moonlit dinner on the beach for the Anniversary couple
(present from the kids) 

Sight-seeing in Santo Domingo




Some of this



Horseback riding on the beach



Caleb doing ALOT of this & some zip lining action.

Boogie rides (that is their real name!)

 Snuba & Snorkel
Unfortunately my mom got sick on the last night (just trying to be like the rest of us) so my Dad had to eat his anniversary cake alone...well, with his kids.

This was all made possible by these two wonderful people!  We love them so very much and were so grateful to share this experience with them!  They are the epitome of the perfect married couple.  I hope to be just as happy and in love as they are on my 40th wedding anniversary.
Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!!!



Monday, June 27, 2011

Father's Day

Since not all of you were there to watch Dad open his gift, I thought I would post this sequence of pictures to illustrate the event.

Getting ready to open

Fake reaction

Real Reaction

Realization

Excitement

Hey Mikey, I think he likes it!
Happy Father's Day Dad!  We all love you (and all the stuff you build for us!)

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Chair Before & After

Found these chairs on the side of the road and fixed them up. Barb and I picked out the fabric when she was in town. I LOVE the fabrics! Thanks for the good eye Barb.







Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

Family Photos

We got our family photos taken and wanted to share the link...(mostly for Barb and Brian's sake) You can order from the website I think if you all want a photo of our family above your mantel :)

http://www.sarahgracegalleries.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=17308993&AlbumKey=WbjNBk

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Jr Ridge to River Stars

Jade and Madi were in the Wenatahcee Junior Ridge to River race today and did great. I thinks both teams won the best costume award for their age group. The race consisted of 5 legs. 1. Basketball dribble, 2. Run, 3. Bike ride, 4. Obstacle Course and 5. Team noodle run. Jade did the bike leg and Madi did the obsticle course. But the after the individual contestent did the obstacle course they came back and got the whole team to do it together. It was a fun morning.





Jade did a great job riding.  Nobody passed her up.


 The obstacle course was probably the most fun for the whole team.  Madi had a hard time keeping her "purple people eater" hair in place while she ran.
 But once she got it in place she really ran!


Fun day at the park.  "Action Evidence by Grandpa"

Monday, April 25, 2011

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

We all LOVED putting on our new swimsuits and playing in them outside!
(in the 40 degree weather)
(click on the picture and it will enlarge and sharpen.  I really don't like the quality of the image that blogger uploads!)