The Reunion

Since my family is so spread out we can really only get together about every two years, so it is a special time. The week before the 4th my whole family got together at my parents house and had our little reunion and tons of fun. I always enjoy the noise of kids, laughing, eating, and playing. Jefferson was in heaven. I am not so much fun these days, what with being very pregnant and all. He loved running around with his cousins all week long. The day after we got back we were sitting at the breakfast table and Jefferson turned to me and said, "Mama, wanna go home." I told him we were home and he responded, "No, wanna go home to Gramma's." Oh, well thanks. It is understandable though. Lot's more room to run around and he can go outside pretty much all day because they have a fenced in yard and a trampoline (his love). Any way, it was great to see everyone. Here are some of the things that we did.


Three of my brother's children helping to make a pinata for a gathering of my mom's family. No final picture because let's face it, it wasn't all that great. I blame the poor structure on pregnancy brain. Plus, the kids liked it and just wanted the candy, so all was well. It was an ice cream cone, by the way. Pinatas are very easy to make, and really fun for kids to help with.

We went bowling. And I realized that being hugely pregnant and bowling do not go hand in hand. My five year niece beat me. Seriously, your whole center of gravity is off and I think I pulled butt muscles. We'll have to see if my theory holds true when I am no longer pregnant. Brynna still might beat me.

Go Dad Go!!

There was golf...a lot of golf.. at least for my brother, but also my dad, sister Kelli, and Jeff's boys Keyan and Tracen. For the others there were manicures and pedicures. My toes have never looked so pretty!! And there was a lot of water fights going on. Jefferson always seemed to be soaking wet some how. Oh yeah, it's because he figured out how to turn on the sprinklers by himself. Atleast he had fun!! Although Tracen might disagree, due to the fact that he got soaked while jumping on the trampoline and got blindsided by sprinklers when Jefferson decided it was time to turn them on.

We went to the Zoo. Kids had a blast, especially with the new dinosaur displays through out the park. Jefferson still firmly believes that they should not move or make noise, so he did not appreciate them as much. Especially the one that spit water and the T-Rex. Thanks to everyone for helping me out due to not being able to run after him. The little guy is seriously fast.

A little fun on the Carousel. Jefferson was upset because he only got to ride one animal. He wanted to go back and ride the tiger and the zebra as well.

A little BBQ fun. Jason made homemade rootbeer, which tasted really good, but kind of freaked me out because it wasn't brown. We had hot dogs and hamburgers and all that good stuff. We had lots of fun with the smores. Really good times.


My lovely sister Vanna, I mean Kelli, demonstrating the deliciousness that is the gigantic Campfire marshmallow.

We spent Saturday at the park with extended family eating and playing games. Note to self: when having a pinata during the summer, do not put chocolate in it. It will melt and make a complete mess of everything. Like I said-pregnancy brain.

It was fun to all be at church together which hasn't happened in years and to just relax and enjoy the company. Love you guys!!