…When the family gets together. We have had lots of fun at reunions the past 2 weekends. It is wonderful to be apart of such wonderful families.
The Parker People headed in the direction of Island Park where we each got to help work on the newly erected cabin. The men were able to put the entire metal roof on as well as build two decks. It is looking good and was fun to see all of the hands making work a little lighter. The Parkers are hard workers and have definitely given my children many opportunities to realize how work can feel like play. It was nice socializing with one another and watching our children interact and enjoy each other's company. It was a somber occasion to make Aunt Dot's funeral part of our reunion, but also a good opportunity to remember where we come from and pay tribute to a wonderful heritage. Bike rides, canoeing, movie, shopping, sewing, and dining out with adults, were also memories worth mentioning. I am excited about the yoyo quilt exchange that all of us ladies are contributing to, and if it weren't for me we would have had all of the blocks ready! FYI – they are ready now.
The Baldwin Brood tried out a new location – Stanley, ID. It was Eric and Magan's turn to plan the reunion and we went to their neck of the woods. It was amazingly beautiful to have the Sawtooth mountains as a back drop and take a dip in Redfish Lake. We visited the fish hatchery where all of my kids fished for the first time. JT, LIly, and Lex were the lucky ones to reel in a "big one". We also went on a hike to Fourth of July Lake, where we got a flat tire and Stephen broke his hand. He slipped on a rock crossing the stream while carrying JT on his back and braced the fall with his hand to save JT's head – what a good dad! We enjoyed awesome evening entertainment from a newly written song by Emily, and serenades by Dallen, and Scott, to playing "minute to win it" games, ring crafts, and lots of good dutch oven cakes and other delicious food in between. It was so relaxing and nice to be able to sleep in until 8 each morning after a long summer of stress, and not have to race off in a hurry early in the morning. It was a good balance of staying planned and organized, but having enough flexibility to relax and enjoy a retreat in a beautiful land. We topped off the weekend with a special FHE on Sunday morning.
It is always good to spend time with the people we love!
Comments:
Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…
You guys are plenty active. No grass growing under your feet
Monday, August 22, 2011 9:35:05 PM
Michelle said…
Fun times! Great summer memories!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:20:33 AM
Magan said…
Fun times, love the picture of the little girls with all the dolls.
Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:05:08 PM