Petit Jean 2010

We had a GREAT time at Petit Jean! Getting together with the Rhodes Clan is always so much fun! We feel so privileged to have strong models in Ben's grandparents in strong family ties. They were the ones 27 years ago that started the tradition of the Rhodes family getting together on Petit Jean Mountain. How awesome to have a time set aside just for regrouping and keeping the family ties alive! I know that I would never have gotten to know Ben's extended family without this special time. Unfortunately, this was the first year that Ben's grandparents weren't able to make it. They were glad to know that almost the rest of us went ahead though. Seeing the aunts, uncles, cousins, and 2nd cousins that we've seen year after year. But then we've also had several additions in recent years through birth and marriage. Always good to get to know them for the first time! This year additions are nephew Isaac, baby cousin Daniel, and Jeremy Carter (JC) through marriage. Welcome! Another big occasion this year - Madelyn made her first big hike down to Cedar Falls! It is not an easy hike but she was a champ! Yay Madelyn!