Family Reunion 2011

This year's reunion was slated to be held at Lava Hot Springs. However, some wimpy Utahans weren't about to pay money to swim when it was 58 degrees! And since the Waddoups clan was half of the majority, we got our way! (It wasn't very difficult at all to convince the 2 other attending families to change activities.) The next question was what is there to do in that corner of the world with kids ages 2 to 18? Not a lot! We finally decided to head over to the metropolis of Soda Springs and eat lunch at Hooper Springs (a natural 'soda' spring). Good times were had. The teeter totters provided fun for all. The tires to land on are genius (although, it still doesn't make them anywhere near safe!) Being the 2nd one on proved to be very difficult! We had fun figuring out different ways to keep things balanced out.We got Jonny on one end simply enough, and when his feet left the ground he let out a giggle, but more than an inch, he screamed! However, he turned out to be very helpful in holding down one end so people could get on and off without injury.

Chandler, Camille and Alexa got some good laughs from the dictionary. (Apparently many of our cousin's names are in the dictionary and strangely enough, their names all mean the same thing: awesome, amazingly cool, brilliant and fun. . . . or something like that!)

After the park grew old, we decided bowling might be fun. We trundled up to Blackfoot to Starlight lanes. There are a few bowlers who are better than others and there are some who can only score slightly decent with the bumpers up. . . .not saying who!

After bowling, the vote was out for getting a bite to eat at Rupes---a lovely, greasy way to spend an hour. Then we headed to Brandon's championship baseball game. Unfortunately the cleaners cleaned the counselors. (You had to be there.)

That night we spent at Dennis's house. He keeps things neat as a pin and very organized. It was nice to have a place to stay. The next morning we got up and had Breakfast Casserole in the Dutch Oven. Then while the kids played and watched movies, Dennis, Julianna, my mom and I went through Katie's clothes. She had a lot to sort through so it took quite a bit of the morning and afternoon. It was a sad, but good grieving experience. I boosted my wardrobe, but the cost has been very high. I miss her so much.
Dennis made rootbeer for lunch and Dave and Julianna got salads and Kentucky Fried Chicken. It was a fun family gathering! We were sorry it had to end so soon.