Winn Reunion

On Friday the 14th we were able to go to Nephi for the Dean Winn Family Reunion. This year was the 25th anniversery of the reunion. Friday night we went up to the Old Pinery Camp ground where we visited and roasted hot dogs and marshmellow. Ben had brought some horses up and the kids were all able to go for a ride. Jeremy and Jessica really enjoy riding the horses whenever we get the chance. Friday night we went back to Mom and Dad's to sleep then went back up the canyon on Saturday. I sent Jessica and Jeremy with Mom and Dad and they were able to play some games and do crafts with the cousins. When Brett and I got there with Katie and Shawn, I helped Katie do the craft and spent time visiting with a few people. Jessica had woken up Saturday morning with a tummy ache and by the time lunch was over I could tell she had a fever. Since she wasn't feeling good we decided that we had better head for home. I hated to leave having not been able to visit with everyone but it was nice to be there and visit with a few people.

Evans Reunion

On August 6th, 7th and 8th we went out to Altamont to get together with Brett's cousins and their families. The reunion was held by Grandma Evans house and Uncle Dean's house. We all had a lot of fun and ate a ton of food. It was nice to see everyone and spend time visiting. Friday the kids had fun floating the canal, Brett went with the older kids while I took Katie to the end and just waded while we waited for everyone to finish floating, we also went to a ranch out past Vernal that had Indian Petroglyphs, there were some pretty cool ones. Saturday we spent a few hours at Sandwash Reservoir. Jeremy and Jessica had fun riding the inflatables behind the boat, Shawn got to drive the boat and Katie and I played on the beach. Brett was in the boat helping the kids get on and off the tubes. Back at the house Uncle Dean let the kids have turns riding the horses and Brett and Shawn went fishing with some of the cousins.

Saturday night we left late for home with Brian following us. Somewhere past Dushesne we got a flat tire on the tent trailer that they had to fix in the dark, with the wind blowing. I was just grateful we were able to pull over quickly and that Brian was there to help Brett change the tire. I was freezing and was glad to be able to sit in the truck.

Summer

We have been having a great summer so far. July just flew by. On the 4th we had a ward breakfast and flag raising that my sister Jill and her family came to. We then sent Jessica with Jill to Nephi for a week to spend more time with Abby. On the 10th we went to the Ute Stampede Parade and Rodeo in Nephi. The kids have been enrolled in swimming lessons all month and they all took an archery class at the end of July. We ended July with a cub scout family camp out up Farmington canyon, Shawn received his Arrow of Light and Webelos badges. The boys had fun hiking down the canyon and then playing in the river at the bottom. This month we are getting ready for a couple of family reunions and are excited to see everyone. We have already started shopping for school supplies and I am starting to work on getting volunteers lined up to help at the elementary when school starts on the 24th.