About a year ago, we started planning a reunion to celebrate Dad's 90th birthday. Robynn suggested switching birthday's with dad, so we could celebrate it over the 4th of July, so more of the family could come than in September when his birthday actually was. Sadly, dad wasn't able to make it in person, but we're pretty sure he and mom were watching from Heaven. We had everyone here but Tanner, Carissa's husband, who was in Seattle doing a summer internship,that he couldn't miss. Skyler designed these awesome T-shirts that we had made for everyone. (we put this on the back of the Old Navy 4th of July shirts)
We put them in bags and took them around to everyone's homes, and the homes where the out of towners were staying with a welcome packet that had all the information they would need.
Monday morning we met at the cemetery. We brought a 4th of July wreath and balloons.
Next, we were off to our service projects. We had a nursery at Lani's church so that we wouldn't have to worry about the little kids.
A bunch of us went to Jeff and Jen's new house, (the house we grew up in) and helped them get it ready to move in to.
Josh installed a couple of ceiling fans and Matt helped get the cabinets put back in and put the counter tops back on. (Jeff had new floors installed so everything had been removed)
We had a crew go to Boyd and DeAnne's house and they cleaned windows,
and planted flowers.
Boyd and DeAnne sure enjoyed having them come!
We met a Wheeler Farm for lunch and were so blessed to find the beautiful pavilion empty! We quickly filled it up and had yummy hogie sandwiches, chips, fruit and cookies.
Stacy was so sweet and brought her bracelet supplies and let us all make beautiful bracelets.
The kids had a great time playing.
I remember taking my kids here and having them play in this same play house.
We stayed at Wheeler farm for a while, then headed to Heber for pizza at an amazing park that AGAIN had an empty pavilion. After dinner we were off to the Heber Creeper!
This was SOOOOOO much fun! Conner, our conductor, was adorable and made the ride, a ride to remember. He played songs and we all sang and the kids danced and had a blast! It was Logan's 5th birthday, and what a fun way to celebrate it with 71 of our favorite people. We filled an entire car!
We bought engineer hats for all the kids and they looked darling in them!
So many happy faces.
The next day we met at Carissa's husband Tanner's grandparent's home for a pool party, and what a party it was!!! We had so much a great time!
There was a hot tub, besides the pool, and Josh and Merijane brought their kids bounce house and blow up water slide. We stayed alllllll day!
From the pool we headed to Ric and Kathy's church for a pasta bar and a Family Slide show that Dick put together. Each family sent 25 pictures and he combined them and made a 25 minute show. Afterwards we watched the movie Coco.
Wednesday, the 4th of July, we met at the awesome new theater by our house. These were my helpers delivering the popcorn to everyone!
We were able to get the entire theater that was full of recliner chairs so we could be super comfy!
At the end of the movie, my grandkids have a tradition to go down to the front and have a little dance party while the music and credits are showing. The cousins were happy to join them!
From the theater, we went to the park by my house where AGAIN the pavilion was empty and waiting for us. (We hadn't reserved any of them and were just hoping we wouldn't be sitting on the grass in the hot sun) We had pulled pork sandwiches, chips, cole slaw, potato salad, watermelon, and lots of otter pops.
After the park there was a little free time and some went home for naps, while others went Geo Cashing, (not sure if that's how you spell it or not. Then we met at Lani's church where we had breakfast for dinner. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit and juice. So Yummy!
After dinner, we had a talent show mingled with a remember me presentation. Each family was assigned an ancestor that they did a little research on and shared what they learned about them.
It was an incredible 3 days! We are so blessed to be a member of this amazing family. I LOVED spending time with them. Everyone got along so well and had a wonderful time!!
Sure Love Ya!!!
Stacy took family pictures at the park that I will add when we get them back!
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