BubbaTubbs: Rubicon 2010

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Rubicon 2010

The guys' annual Jeep trip to the Rubicon--- Its been a summer tradition for the past five years since Luke "converted" my dad to "Jeepism."
The guys only took one Jeep outing this summer so I think Luke is a little disappointed. But the summer isn't over yet, so we shall see.
Of course when the guys head out the door with the ice chests full and camping gear loaded up, the girls head out the door to do some shopping.
Roseville, hands down, my favorite place to shop. It has almost any place I would want to go and its all close. They also have the only Downeast Basics store in California, so that is quite nice.
So, needless to say, I HEART shopping when I visit my family!
The rigs flank Grandpa's ol' GMC. Ready to hit the road!

Cousin Holden shows Petunia his sister's Jeep

This was the first year the kids tried the rope swing and they LOVED it. I would have been a nervous wreck. Apparently Tubbs didn't let go one one swing and came back and smacked the tree. (Wish I had that one on video)
This year my brother Bert joined my dad. I know he isn't crazy about the whole "rock crawling" thing, but he went...because my mom made him. haha. The boys brought the BB guns Grandpa got them for Christmas and they all took turns shooting cans. (Who knows what else they shot but the only evidence I saw were soda cans)

Whatcha aiming at Tubbs?

This kid will do almost anything for a chuckle.

And of course, the best part of camping...nap time!

Meanwhile--the girls were shopping...and shopping...and eating...and shopping.
Grandma Baer treated us to Cheesecake Factory the first night the guys were gone. Such a treat. We even had to try out their new Red Velvet cheesecake which was very rich. (The cake part/frosting was the best part since I am not big on cheesecake.)

A few of the cousins eating lunch with Petunia at the Galleria Food Court

Petunia and cousins Natalie and Autumn

I had Edward and Jacob keep me company while Luke was gone.

Modeling hats with niece, Natalie

Relaxing on the back porch, waiting for the guys to get home.

Swimming in the pool after the guys get back!

A few of the cousins the night before we head home.

Teaching Grandpa how to play the DSi before taking off for home.

Thanks for the hospitality and all the love. Looking forward to the next trip up!

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