It seems I only used my camera on either one day or maybe two. So here are the pics I have from our reunion that was just held in Idaho in June. On this day I remember the water was quite chilly, so we life jacketed up and set out for a gorgeous scenic ride. Some of the kiddos took turns sitting on the back of the boat with Grandmother. I, however, did not do that...I had no desire whatsoever to have any of that freezing beautiful water touch even one of my toes. Here's Eva a Grandmother...
I love the wind blowing their hair...here's Boo, Grandmother, and Eva.
Crazy Malia.
I love this picture...Eli and Lo.
Grandmother and Line...
Grandfather giving Boo driving lessons...

Cutie Nathan, my sister Connie's son...
Paige, Connie's daughter, and Kaci, Kami's daughter...
Umm...Malia, how come you never stop making crazy faces every time I try to take your picture? :)
Elenoa Lose...
Sammy, my sister Candy's son...
Some serious driving was goin' on...
Grandfather was kind enough to give me his sweatshirt, and as a result he froze a bit while letting me try to stay warm.
Tori, Candy's daughter, Evaloni cutie pie, and Sammy, Candy's son...
Malia and Grandmother...
I love this picture of Eva. Makes me just want to snuggle her.
Kaci, Kami's daughter, painting Eli's nails while Line watches. Uncle Russell is in the background prepping the sand to bury some girlies.
Three giddy girls...Addie, Katie's daughter, Lose, and Malia...
Uncle Russell, starting the burying.
That's little Sammy, helping.
Paige jumped in as the burying was happening...


Malia, sporting her new sand leggings...

Halle, Jackie's daughter...
Ane Boo, showing me her mouth full of gummy bears...

Abby, Cassie's daughter, and Abby, lovin this sweetie. Have you ever seen anything cuter? She would willingly go into my arms any time I'd ask because she thought that I was a look-a-like of Auntie Ginny that lives with her. I was even called Auntie Ginny on more than one occasion accompanied by her running to me with open arms. Ask me if I care that she had no idea who I was...at least I got to hold and give loves to her.

Line, soaking up all the Halle time she could get.
Addie and Malia, mid dance move. They had a good time choreographing their own little dance.

Now, my Mom just might kill me for 1)taking this picture and 2)posting this picture. And Mom, I'll remove it if you want me to. But I'm so proud of having a mom in her 60s who can still strut her stuff in a bathing suit like my mom can. Just one more way that she sets the bar high for me. Woo-Hoo Grandmother!
Eli really could not get enough of her Uncle Russell. Here they are playing Book of Mormon Go Fish.



Sheldon, Kami's son, and Jacob, Connie's son, loving a game of football. There always seemed to be a game going with someone....
Paige, Kaci, and Line playing some volleyball.

Some more pics of Abby...
Lose and her long lost buddy, Li'l Russell...
Lose, Russell, and Nathan...
Malia, Addie, and Tori...

Ohmagosh...Eva was in HEAVEN with this goober. It was so funny to see her towering over Annie, but other than that they were equals in every way...adorable, clever, goofy, sweet, etc.

Malia, Kaci, and Eli...this was right before our family pic. Can't wait to see what that looks like.

These little guys just crack me up. And make no mistake, they made these faces because they wanted to have their picture taken like that. I kept saying, 'okay guys, smile!' and every time I got some version of this. Starting at the bottom left, Harley, Lizzie's daughter, Emma, Katie's daughter, Blythe in the highchair, Cassie's daughter, Cooper, Cassie's son, and Abby, Cassie's daughter.
Can't wait to see what everyone else's pics look like, since I didn't take nearly enough! Dad, Aunt Debbie, this is my official request for a copy somehow of all those magnificent pics you were always taking. Scottie, you too. Happy 2011 Fam Reunion.

Abby I was loooking through some old pics of girls camp and our pioneer trek which got me thikin of you. I found Ginny on facebook her pics of your family got me to your blog.your daughters are so pretty. I was reading through your blog I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.But am also amazed at your strength and your ability to appreciate the small and wonderful things in life being a mother of 6 I think brings that out in you.I also have 6 4 boys 2 girls ages 13 all the way down to 2 years.It sounds like you have stayed strong in the church that always helps make life easier.Your girls must love having you as their mom you always had such a fun loving and joyful spirit I hope you get this if you get a chance send me an email I would love to hear from you Miranda Plaster Emel miranda17751@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteIf there was ever a question about it, family reunions are the best! What a great bunch we have and I can't get over what a great job our organizers did, what a great time everyone had, and what great bridges were built or strengthened. By the way, I will be adding the photos I take at the Grandparent Retreat to the ones I took at the reunion and sending everyone copies.
ReplyDeleteYou made it through, my precious look-alike!!! I have no qualms whatsoever about that, in fact I love it that even your daughters would come up behind me saying MOM. MOM. MOM!!! I love being interchangeable with my Abby. These are great pics, thanks for putting them up...miss you terribly all the time. I really mean it.--Gin
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