Reunion, Part 2

Good reunions always seem to have good food in abundance and good people to visit with, so this one was beyond good. It was great. After a day of 4-wheeling

JD was in his element on the 4-wheeler, motorcycles and lawn mowers--anything with wheels

Nicole and Averie loved the wheels also

and hiking and swimming, and crafts,

Lucy brought out her paints and the girls had a painting party

Some of the girls were crafty doing hair bows

and computer games

and (gasp!) someone working, Grandpa did some dutch oven cooking,

Little Olive came out to say goodnight to grandpa before she went to sleep

 home made root beer and barbecue chicken.

We had a relaxing evening--some of the adults actually got to use the hot tub and then, after Texas sheet cake and ice cream, we went to bed.
The next day started much the same, with a fast paced walk for those who were brave, then a great breakfast.
Christie and Darren took off to get help for Addie's finger. After they got back, and we again had great food,  we went to the swimming pool and pretty much doubled the patronage there.

We braved the rain that was threatening and had a good time.

 After we got back, the boys found a hummingbird and got it to sit on their hands

Tom and Kristy fed us great and after that we had the talent show. It was lots of fun!

Taylor did a fun dance--loved the pink boots. After she did her part, she got all the kids to participate

Lucy drew some awesome pictures. I loved the one of the whole family

Colton showed us some things he constructed

John did a great magic trick

Josh played several numbers for us

Jenna also played some great music

 I am sad I don't have pictures of everyone's talents, but thanks for everyone's participation. It was lots of fun and very entertaining. Then came the fun tradition of the toilet seat. This year was one of my favorites. The experiences written about dad were funny and tender

Kristy passes it on

Then came one of my favorite memories--my sweet grandchildren singing "I Know He Lives". That was the best moment to have them bear their testimonies in song

Saturday morning got us moving to clean up and get on the road. Thanks to Kim and Daniel for setting up and taking our pictures! (and listening to all the belly aching!)

Getting ready

Favorite  boys!

Favorite girls

Funny Faces

The trip back was memorable. The first stop was when the tire blew out on the trailer. After Tom and Trav and Darren fixed that, we stopped at the cheese factory. Some of us stopped at a local hamburger stop for lunch--we overwhelmed them though and seriously were there for over an hour! 

The kids had fun at the park in back.

Mustached girls

After that we again headed home when another tire blew out on the trailer and Tom and family were stranded in Nephi. John and Laura had their house keys in their car that we were driving so they were locked out for a couple of hours waiting for us. And, Trav and family ran out of gas. So, the tradition of something always going wrong on the Hall trips is still alive!

Reunion Part 1

Our reunion this year turned out so fun despite all the problem planning it. Kristy found a house for rent in Parawan, just outside of Cedar City and it fit our family pretty well. There was so much to do that I don't think anyone got bored. And, it was pretty relaxing to all be together in the same place. We had lots more time for just visiting than in some of the previous reunions. So, here goes, day 1 happenings:Everyone loved the pool table from young to old and other than when a couple of girls hid the balls, it was busy all the time. 

Some of us braved a morning walk. We went out to the highway and then up a trail on our way back. It was fun. Kim always lead the pack with her speed walk






 The guys set up the volley ball net and lots of fun doing that

After the walk we hiked up the mountain to see the dead eagle that the boys had found in their exploring. It was pretty gross, but impressive.

Hard to see, but it was huge

 

After the hike, the swimming pools were set up

The yoga girls

Little Olive entertained everyone with her faces. She did great this trip

The 4-wheelers and motorcycles were in constant use

Brendan let the boys bury him

Laura was good to braid hair again

The end results

Of course, the theater room was a favorite

And, everyone loved the hot tub

Tom brought a massive slide and the kids had a blast on that

Such cute bathing beauties!

Grandpa set up a huge super slip and slide

And of course, the food was great. We ate and ate and ate. 

...to be continued