7.11.17 Family reunion

This is just my husbands family. I think about 5 are missing. My niece declared there are 76 of us so far. 

The grandkids. Bruce was number 50 and I think 4 have been added since him. The cute little one in front is of course melting down.

The mom's and dads. The shot of wailing kids seperated from their parents would have been more comical.

My family. We are big yet small. In 30 years we may be a big group like the first picture. Simply amazing! And how the world is impacted by families.

There was something to do for everyone. Harold, Greg, John, Mark helped set up the zip line. Harold was the man catching as the kids came to a stop. He had the privilege to work with Greg's uncles. I am very happy with my children's ability and desire to converse with these men. There is much wisdom and goodness in each and I think HArold particularly took the time to visit and learn from them individually.

Addie loved the zip line, Aliza even went. That is a major accomplishment for her. She's not often up for new experiences but decided she just couldn't be outdone by younger siblings and cousins. Even the three year olds went on the zip line.
There were plenty of babies to watch as well. I only lost my kiddos a few times. Thank goodness so many kind ladies and men were there to push them on the swing or help them out of the swing or feed them.  Here Bruce is playing with Aleda (Deanne's).

A wagon full of the littles going on a tractor ride.

Ring a round the Rosie in the late evening. With so many children there is something for everyone. The leader of this group was cousin Janice (Jill's). She reminds me of Aliza at that age. Organizing and thinking of what to do now and next. Love how talents shine.

This lady got some valuable freeway driving time. Eastern Idaho freeways are far less congested than western Idaho. She did well, even managing to hold it together when one parent says pass and the other says don't pass. It was kind of nice to be chauffeured. Love her patience and endurance of her family life.

And the antsy dad in the back seat. Bruce getting a break from the carseat. He is a very active baby and could only sit for so long.

I love the spirit of the reunion. The time of renewal, catching up on the events of the past year and learning from the wisdom gained through life. It is an empowering feeling to be in the midst of so many great people. My kids had a ball playing with so many friends, and eating all the water melon and cookies their tummies could hold. The scriptural thoughts were from the Inconvenient Messiah and D & C 10:5. And President Hinckley's statement "Pray as if everything depended on it, then get up and go to work as if everything depended on you."