Summer Shenanigans Part 2

Alissa and her family came to stay with us again the night before the Pettingill Reunion which the boys loved. Those boys get along together really well. We headed to Elba without Stephen this time; he couldn't get away from work. I know the boys were disappointed, but they couldn't wait to see all their cousins again. I was really excited for this reunion with all that was planned. I needed to redeem myself from our camping trip to Land and the Yankee Fork since we didn't do a single thing. I felt like I missed out on a lot (which I did), so I planned on doing everything on the agenda including being the first to go on a four wheeling ride with Grandpa Kerry. A group of us followed him up to the Hidden Lakes trail head. It was a nice ride, but dirty! I had Halle on the back of me. Each four wheeler had two riders. I followed Alissa and Aunt Vernae and as they got to talking as they rode they slowed down, then sped up, so I got too close to them on a number of occasions resulting in a really dirty face! We passed a few trucks on the way back and I had every one of those passengers laughing at me as we passed by. I had everyone laughing when I got back to camp too, but it was worth it! I always love taking pictures up here because the background is just breathtaking. We even passed by a whole meadow of purple wildflowers.

The reunion was full of activities with the four wheelers, horses, train ride, paint balling, water balloon fights, volleyball, cupcake decorating, late night dance party, baseball, and delicious food.

The first thing I saw when I got up there was Tyson's beautiful red moth he found. Then he ended up finding and capturing a bat too. Becky and I ended up sharing an Air B&B with all six kids. It was better than sleeping in a tent, but everyone was so tired we still had cranky kids. Lucas even had a night terror which I had never heard him have before (or maybe I just noticed for the first time what it was that was happening?) Anyway, FUN reunion!!

 All 20 grandchildren with Grandma and Grandpa Pettingill 10 boys and 10 girls. We'll see who tips the scale next...