Reunion 2013

This past weekend, our little family traveled to Eden, Utah for a family reunion with my family.  It was a beautiful place right close to Pineview Reservoir.  All of the family was there minus one brother, who was greatly missed. We enjoyed a weekend jammed full of family fun.  Mom plans great reunions every year for our family, and we appreciate her time to create such a wonderful weekend for all of us.

After everyone arrived on Thursday evening, we sat around the campfire and listened to pioneer stories.  They always amaze me. We have such a great heritage.  Some of the grandchildren shared some family favorite pioneer stories.  Dad shared a story that I had never hear of before (I need to write it down so I don't forget them!).  And, Jenn retold the story of Old Ephraim, a favorite.  Who doesn't like a good bear story?

Friday, we spent the day at the lake.  A sea-doo was rented for a few hours (so fun!), and now Jason is convinced that we should get one.  This was Beckham's second time swimming, and first time with his dad.  Our first experience at a pool was no fun at all. Surprisingly, Beckham loved being in the water at the lake with Dad.  Jason splashed and played with him.  He loved it!  And, Jason and I loved it too.  Beckham fell asleep for some of the time and played, played, played the rest of the time.  He took a long nap after we got home.  What fun!

That night, there was a talent show, where all the grandchildren preformed something special.  We do this every year.  I was so impressed!  These kids are so smart and have some amazing talents.  Beckham thoroughly enjoyed watching his cousins preform.

We had a bit of a movie night afterwards.  Jason and Brandon projected a video for the kids outside, some of the adults watched 42 in the family room, and a few others watched Up! in the theater room.  We ate popcorn and candy and completely relaxed.  It was a perfect way to spend an evening.

The next morning, we got cleaned up and took some family pictures before we left.

A few side notes to add...

This whole weekend was full of games.  There were a few Minute-To-Win-It games that we played.  A ping pong rivalry commenced.  Air hockey was a little out-of-control.  My sister, Stephanie, even prepared some games and crafts for the younger kids.  It was simply fun.  We had a blast!

 

Mom gave everyone certain food assignments, so each family prepared one full meal.  Wow.  Yummy food!  We have some good cooks in this family.  Thankfully, Rob took care of the homemade root beer.  This delicious beverage is a little dear to my heart, and the family festivities would not have been complete without it.  Thanks to my brother for saving the day!

Beckham was just beside himself.  He was so excited (no, ecstatic!) to have all his cousins around.  Beckham loves them all so much!  

He realized that one of them, Sara, is right close to his size.  She is actually only a few months older than he is.  Beckham really wanted to be everywhere she was.  He thought Sara was wonderful and just could not leave her alone.  I think she was not as thrilled as he was to have him following her every move.  They were pretty cute together, nonetheless.

 

In actuality, our family reunion only lasted a total of about two full days.  It was pretty short, but I would not have missed it for the world.  I love getting together with family.  We missed my brother, who couldn't make it, and I hope to all be together again soon.  Thanks for a great weekend, everyone!