red, white and BANKS!

and you thought the adventure posts were over...

the banks family reunion was a smashing good time, what with hiking, dinner in the canyon, a day at the park city resort, swimming with cousins and the much-anticipated banks family triathlon... it's enough to wear three kids and their mama right out! and yet, we're still pulling out of the funk that has settled over being home.

this is my tired hiking partner

who decided it was worth a smile.

after bex signs "please," he assumes this position, waiting for grandpa to fork over something delicious!

bex and tessa- wagon rides by aunt lindsay. she's the absolute best.

oh, except for maybe auntie kate...

coop and harrie on the alpine slide

cooper receiving instruction before beginning the swim portion of the triathlon

finishing his bike leg

and rounding home on the run.

AB and aunt marge

a multitude of fun cousins, gorgeous weather and super activities. ah, summertime is lovely.