Friday, July 11, 2008

Family Reunion '08

The 4th of July weekend was Bonnie's family reunion. This year the reunion was held at Carlsbad State Beach. Bonnie's friend Pat let us use her trailer for the weekend. It was so much better than "tenting it". Bonnie will never sleep in a tent again! Stacy and Lance came down from Utah and Scott, Cheryl and Allie came down from Orange County. It was great to have the whole family together. We spent a lot of time playing on the beach, but we got to do some other things as well. Thursday we spent the day at the San Diego County Fair. It was a lot of fun. The Fair is mainly about the food, but rides, games and browsing all the vendors goods is fun too. The Fair is also about a LOT of walking. Saturday we drove up to the Newport Beach Temple where Spencer and Debbie were FINALLY able to be sealed to Sammy FTAAE. All of Spencer's kids were there except for Robin. I finally got to see Arnel and Lisa's son Logan. He was cute and huggable.

At least Grandma looks like shes having fun.

The Three Amigos.

Pretty Girls.
Allie's ready for the beach
(Suntan lotion on her arm and sand everywhere else)

Lance and Stacy the cute couple.

Allie loves that boogie board.

Darin just loves kickin it on the sand



Happy Grandma & Happy Grandbaby.
Stacy and Bonnie doing what they do best.
(Looking beautiful)

Allie loves the beach

Carys love to hold beach rocks.

Jared and Mom.



Allie and Mom's leg.
Cheryl is so photogenic.

Father and Son.

Come on! Lets go down to the water.

I can't wait to get to the water.



I don' think I like the water.

The Beautiful Newport Beach Temple.




The Gangs All Here.



A Beautiful Day At The Fountain.



Here We Are.



The "Sealed Together" Clan.



.....Plus Grand Kids.



Ella, Darin, Hannah, Carys and Tara.



Melissa, Brooke, Alan and Taylor.



Cloie, and Cindy.



Grandma and Allie.



Grandpa and Logan.



Arm loads Of Grand Kids.


The Professional "Make The Babies Smile" Crew.



The Fountains.


Yes the food is great and the Blooming Onion is a classic.


And lets not forget about the Chuckwagon.


Scott and Cheryl were fond of the Gingerbread Shop.


The street tacos were awesome.


But Lance and Stacy knew what was up... the Mexican Funnel Cake.


OOOOOHHHH YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!


We almost finished it!



Jared had his work cut out for him with this ginormous frozen banana.

Then there were the games.

The boys line up on the starting line.


Jared takes an early lead.


Scott brings up the rear.



Scott and Lance were thrilled to have beaten those two little girls.

Scott wipes his brow in preparation for the next competition.


Jared winds up.


And Lance takes a mighty swing.


In the end its Jared 2 Scott and Lance 0.


Thats right. You BAD!!


Intense concentration!


He's up, he shoots, he.......misses.


Lets see how fast Scott can throw.


Lets see how fast Lance can throw...........his arm out!



Stacy was very skilled at darts and won a prize.
(Just like everyone else who participated)
Even the "BIG" kids got excited about the games.


Brother and sisters.


She must work out!!


Cheryl and Allie checking out the Vendors.



Jared is forced to rest against his will.

Daddy Daughter Time.


Lance and Stacy time.


This Culligan Water display has been at the fair since me and Bonnie were kids.
(Over 10 years ago)


My girls.


I think they have a new surgery for this condition.

Ahh. Young love.


Someone turned Bonnie's wallet into the lost and found with all her credit cards
and over $700 in cash. (Yes, there are still honest people in the world).


Allie couldn't believe how big the turkeys were.

Allie was not happy about that messy yogurt!


Thus ends a long day at the Fair.

3 comments:

suzanne said...

looks like you guys had a lot of fun. i loveall of the pictures, but my favorite is the picture of everyone on the stairs at the temple... too bad robin wasn't there with her family.

love you all.

CLAY and ERICA said...

OH sweet. Cute story dave of your eventful day with all the fam. Hope you all are doing real good. :)

Karen said...

Those are the best fair photos ever! I feel like I was and now I'm wanting some street tacos and funnel cake!