Family Reunion 2008

This year we were the hosts of our biyearly family reunion. We had 28 people staying at our house in the course of the 6 day reunion. It was a serious party complete with morning calisthenics, (thank you Matt) a talent show where everyone participated, (thank you everyone for being willing) the Olympics games (thank you all who prepared events), the 4th of July hot air balloons, and a spectacular firework show (thank you firework committee). Family came into town from Washington, California, Texas, Arizona, and Illinois. We had such a good time just playing games and spending time together. I hope it works out again in 2010.

Blogging Break

So, it's been a month since I have posted. I know, I know. What is the deal!? Life sometimes just gets crazy all at once, don't you think! This time happened to all be good crazy. We spent about a week in Chicago at an Ichthyosis conference. If you don't know, Mason has a genetic skin condition called Lamellar Ichthyosis. It's extremely rare and there is an organization that is out there to support this 'community' called F.I.R.S.T. www.scalyskin.org They are so great. We got together with other families from all over the country and world as a support. We had such a great time.

Spencer's sister Karrie and her family live nearby where we were so we were able to spend time at their house. It was so much fun.

Immediately following our return home we hosted the 2nd Family reunion for Spencer's family. We had 28 people here for 6 days! It was surprising that it wasn't a whole lot more crowded around here~ We had people from everywhere! We had a family Olympics, and a family talent show that everyone had to participate in! It was so much fun.

After that Ethan and I went on our annual 'mom and Ethan' time to Lake Powell. Again, so much fun. Ethan was the only kid there. There were 6 adults to him. He didn't much care however, Lake Powell is his favorite place in the world. He was giddy from the time we rounded the corner and could catch our first glimpse of the Lake until we got home. He still thinks that we are going back next week. I don't have the heart to explain that one to him quite yet. He was in the water every second of the day. He recruited everyone of us to accompany him, whether we got in the water or not! He went on every hike, and had 3 requests of places he had to visit while we were there: "the Indian houses, Shell Mountain, and Volcano Rock." Luckily we knew what he was referring to and were able to see everything and then some.

Now we are home, recovering from our month of fun! I've heard that it takes you just as long to recover from a vacation as you were gone. I'm in big fat trouble if that's the case!