Our trip was very memorable because we not only got to share time with grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, but we got to celebrate a milestone birthday for my mother. She's a Yankee Doodle Dandy indeed (birthday on July 4) and she turned 70 this year and even made the front page of the Celebrations Section of the newspaper!
We had a fun picnic with our relatives and Dave's parents and Ken's children and it was a blast! My brother, Bruce, and I even pulled out the belt and spoons and sang "Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie" for the gang. We sure do love to shine, just like our mama.
What was especially enjoyable was having Bruce and his two daughters, nieces Larissa and Ariana, and Larissa's two children back in Bismarck to share in the festivities (4 generations). It was great watching all the children play together and have fun. They all got along so wonderfully with my cousins' children. We also sincerely enjoyed sharing time with Papa and Grandma Kemmet, my sister Jill and my childhood friends, Lori and Kim.
We did so much and LTD are still talking about Grandma's birthday, fireworks, the slumber parties in the tent, swimming at the pools, biking all over at each of the grandparents' homes and to the park with Aunt Jill, the amusement park, the river and flooding, Uncle Bruce and his stories (especially the crab eating one), playing with cousins, Papa Egg's cooking, newfound friends, and the list goes on. SO many memories!
We even bought a new mini van on the trip thanks to our "Griswold" van breaking down on the highway on our way back to Bismarck in 99 degree temps in stop and go traffic coming out of the Cities. Lovely! Thanks Papa Kemmet for helping us find a new hot rod van.
We love our family and friends and look forward to getting back to Bismarck again for a quick trip before school starts in September. We love you!
Nieces Ariana and Larissa with my favorite brother 
My dear friend, Lori - friends since grade school
Dave, Papa and Grandma Clark and niece Sarah at the picnic
The Lovebirds, Papa and Grandma Good
Having fun at the picnic
COUSINS!
Taylor and Cousin Jordan
My dear friend, Lori - friends since grade school 
Dave, Papa and Grandma Clark and niece Sarah at the picnic 
The Lovebirds, Papa and Grandma Good 
Having fun at the picnic 
COUSINS! 
Taylor and Cousin Jordan
Yankee Doodle Dandy 
Bruce and his lovely daughters 
Love my Bro! 
Happy Birthday, Grandma! 
3 peas in a pod 
Camp Clark
Birthday cake on the deck 
Just a swingin' at the amusement park 
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