Hole in the Rock

Dave took Hannah and Ashley on a 4-wheeling adventure to Hole in the Rock April 2-4.  This was Dave's fourth year in a row going, Hannah's second and Ashley's first.  They were accompanied on this trip by Grandma & Grandpa Welker, Nate & boys, Dave's Uncle Ken, Dave's Uncle Ralph, cousin John Oler & kids, cousin Lori Fanning & family, Linda & Dan and crew, Nieces Alicia & Kate.

Dave enjoys doing things like this with the girls.  I have struggled for years about us not having a boy for Dave to do all of these adventures with but it warms my heart when the girls buck up and go and do.  I know Dave loves showing them what he loves to do and being with them for some bonding time.

 

Here's some stylin' babes

Ashley & Grandpa

There always has to be an adventure on a Welker outing and this one was no different.  Dave's cousin John ended up rolling his Rhino and amputating his pinkie finger.  The decision was made to call in lifeflight in hopes of saving his finger where he's a computer programmer and types quite a bit.  Here's some pictures Dave took of the experience.  The girls thought it was pretty cool to see the helicopter come in.

John loaded in and his brave little twins standing by his side

Uncle Ralph, John's Dad, looking on

and there he goes.....

 

and don't forget this creepy little thing they found in a sleeping bag. EWWWW!

 

After a fun adventure, everyone made it home safe and sound and tired.