Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Reunion


Playing sand volleyball on the court Talon made for his Eagle Scout project. Obviously a good time...
BBQing for 42 people
Goin' fishin!
The reunion was up in the mountains above Colorado Springs. It was so pretty -- and so, well, western.
Kezia, Ivy, Aspen, and Sierra loved the quartz rocks they found along the paths. They were plentiful, but the girls were hopeful to make a buck on them. Each day they would tend to their store, trying to sell them while free rocks surrounded the lodge. They also sold their crafts and wildflower bouquets. On the last day Grandpa bought all the rocks, making the girls happy, and the mountainside is happy to be clothed with quartz again.
Balloon launching!

Cheesy pictures of the siblings


All the 2 year olds! Top: Lily, Jordan, Taryn Bottom: Addison, Claire, Elysse
All the cousins! First row: Jordan, Elysse, Ryden, Cameron Second: Addison, Taryn, Claire, Kierra, Aspen, Kyler, Joseph, Avery, Ivy Third: Carter, Jonathan, Renen, Kai, Sierra, Kezia
Top: Lily, Talon, Alana, Nathan, Ike
Ivy playing with her cousins
Janae, who did an AMAZING job organizing the reunion, planned a fun "Minute to Win it" night, with the family competing in teams to complete odd tasks. Here's Ivy trying to suck the skittles and blow them onto a plate.
Fishing with Aunt Sunny, before a huge thunderstorm started them running toward the lodge.
Playing foosball with Grandma
Aunt Susan was the best friend to Kezia and Aspen. Here she and Kezia and Ryden are going on a hike.
Inside a teepee made of sticks we found in the woods









Flying one of the cool airplane kites Mom and Dad brought with them

Dad made stilts to play with. We all had a stilt race that was a lot of fun -- and quite funny as well.



Kite fail #1 and #2 if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.



The kite is up! The kite is up! I find it quite humourous listening to everyone cheer from the deck.
These are some highlights from the "Minute to Win it" activity Janae hosted. It was funny to see everyone compete on silly tasks.

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