Sypher Summer Stuff

We spent most of our summer in Utah with the Carter/Parkinson side of the family, but there was plenty of excitement from the Sypher side as well!

First off there was the Sypher family reunion on the Oregon coast. We spent the night at Jake's parents house on the way.

 We bought a bike trailer for the reunion. Simon and Malachi had fun cruising together.

 Grandpa Sypher with his little buddy Joseph. These two really have a special relationship. Grandpa's always offering to hold and play with him.

 Grandma taking Simon out for a ride.

 Simon discovered scooters. Enough said.

 I'm pretty sure this stroller can do three...

The beach was just a bike ride away from our cabin :)

Camping in a huge forest next to the beach...I guess not everyone loved it as much as Simon...

As if that wasn't enough, at the end of summer we headed down to Arizona for Matthew's wedding and made a couple pit stops at the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.

Groomsmen

 Of course we picked the only day in August when the Grand Canyon was cold and windy.

 Simon's not much a view person. He's liked the interactive portion.

 In Vegas we went to a big indoor theme park.

 Wave to mommy!

 Jake and I went with Ronel and his mom to see the Hoover Dam because it's an incredible architectural feat steeped in history from one of our nations most poignant calamities. Also because it's where Percy Jackson fought a battle on his third quest. But mostly the first reason.

 Percy Jackson moment :)

 This thing is enormous!

So there you have it! A little (big) glimpse of our amazing Sypher summer adventures!