Barbara & Bill~Krissy & Shawn~ Cliff & Sandy~Doug & Jeannette~ Kordel & Heather~Tom & Cathy~Vanessa~JolynnFriday night started with a visit to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. We had a great session and enjoyed visiting. We may or may not have gotten shooshed out of the Celestial Room.
Saturday found us at the Pioneer Day Parade on Spanish Fork Main Street. Jay & Jolynn got us a great spot and even provided some shade.
It was off to the church pavilion where we ate the best lunch ever:
Way to go Jolynn and Vanessa for the planning and executing.We played lots of fun games:
Thanks to Cliff, Sandy, Krissy and Shawn for spearheading them!We were glad to see Doug and Jeanette. We missed the rest of their crew. We knew they were there in spirit! (see Jeff, we really did have a reunion!)
The Howes and Dowlers
Shawn & Krissy~ Barbara & Bill~ Sandy, Cliff, Jillian, Spencer & ThomasThe Nielsens & Schmidts
Cathy (minus Tom who was M.I.A. due to work for the day) ~Vanessa, Aubrey, Dillon & Vivian (minus Elton who was working also) {I didn't get a chance to snap a picture of all the Braleys before they left. If anyone has one, feel free to email it to me.}
All of us Nielsens.
Jay, Jolynn, Marissa, Holly, Hayden & McKay Clegg~Kordel, Heather, Corinne & Shane Braley~Kurtis, Jenni, Ashton & Capri Braley~Kalen, Julianna & Tessa Braley~Virginia, Earlan & Jerrod Braley~Krissy & Shawn Dowler~Barbara & Bill Howe~Cliff, Sandy, Jillian, Spencer & Thomas Howe~Doug & Jeannette Nielsen~Cathy Nielsen~Vanessa, Aubrey, Dillon & Vivian SchmidtAnd some crazy Nielsens:
We did some skits and shared some memories. We remembered the fun we had with Nana & Poppop and celebrated the things they taught us and how they touched our lives. Here are a few videos:
Thank you Barbara for providing us each with a great book that celebrates family reunions. What a great way to remember our time together!
After our gathering during the day, the party moved to Virginia's where pizza was served along with some more visiting.
Sunday evening found us at Virginia's again where we remembered Nana & Poppop and celebrated the fact that it was their anniversary.
We ended the reunion with a bang. Fireworks helped us celebrate a weekend of fantastic catching up with those that live far away.
Thanks to all of those that traveled far and wide to attend. Thanks to those that planned and executed meals, t-shirts, games, building reservations, parade spots, Otter Pop distribution during a hot morning (thanks D & J!) and helping us all to remember that we are one big happy family!Until next time....
Feel free to share your favorite reunion memory. Or correct me on anything I left out!
Thanks Heather for the additional pics!
