After leaving Lincoln City, I took the kids down to my parents house to spend more time with family. We did all of the same things for 4 more days.
After leaving my parents house, I drove to Eugene to spend time with family. I celebrated my birthday and enjoyed a pro rodeo. My brother blessed his little girl and we all gathered together again to celebrate the 4th of July. It has been a very busy but fun 2 weeks. The kids are not going to know what to do with themselves for the rest of this week. We love family!!
All of the children gathering together.
Time to eat!
One of the favorite eating spots for the older kids.
Karaoke night at the reunion. Meg and R.J. did an awesome job!
The kids waiting to see the show.
Dave and Matt acting like themselves!!!!!
Grandpa singing 16 TONS.
Carda leading her group in a great song.
Sean and Melissa belting it out.
The boys playing in their room with the XBox.
Time to have a morning workout with our newly trained sister Christine.
Of course, I need to do hair!!!
Playing Ticket to Ride.
We all took a walk down to a beautiful beach. The kids had a ball.
Gannon getting in some much needed sleep.
The kids building sand castles.
Matt had to come later due to work. I was very happy to have him with me when he arrived.
Sandy and Christine.
The steps we took to get down to the beach.
Dan and Sandy.
Sean and Melissa with their sweet family.
This was my awesome team for the game night.
(At this very minute, I can't remember our team name!!)
Uncle Dan trying to steady the dice on the popsicle stick.
Stacking cups.
Dropping the cookie into the mouth.
Petroleum Jelly in the nose and into the cotton balls.
Keep that balloon in the air.
Shake that pedometer, Madalyn.
Bag lifting from the ground.
Prince Ali Abobwa.
Pantyhose on the head!! Not a pretty site Dave!!
The kids playing games.
One morning, I took pictures of everyone and their families. I have a handsome family! Mom and Dad.
Dan and Sandy.
Dave and Christine.
Matt and Carda.
Matt and I.
Sean and Melissa.
Megan and R.J.
Grandkids with Mom and Dad.
My siblings.
Our wonderful reunion location.
The whole family!
Family Home Evening! Putting on the Armor of God!!
REEDSPORT
Waiting for the pinata.
Strong Bailey going after that pinata.
The little kids digging into their candy.
"look mom".
Dad putting up the big kids pinata.
Carter hitting at the pinata.
THE 1st ANNUAL MORRISON 5K
#3.
Everyone getting ready to hit the road.
Carter won 1st.
Hayden did awesome.
Bailey was a super star.
Meg gave it her all.
Christine and Melissa. Look at Melissa run with that baby.
We did it.
My dad's friend had horses so she let the children come and ride the miniature horses.
Great MOMS
Sean and Issac.
Hayden and Carter.
Bailey loves animals.
Most of the group.
I am sure that we were overwhelming for this nice lady.
Oh so fun!
Paige on the pony.
EUGENE
MY BIRTHDAY
On my birthday, Matt took me to a rodeo. I love bull riding!! We also went with the kids to a miniature golf place and a 50's Diner. Fun day!!
Tricia with our little Gannon.
Watching fireworks in Grandma Newell's front yard.
We gave the Pledge of Allegiance.
Paige and Natalie.
BABY BLESSING
ALBANY
Sean and Melissa with pretty little Hannah.
Morrison Family.
It was a very special afternoon with my family at Melissa's parents house.
Hannah did such a great job! She was very patient and let everyone take tons of pictures.
Having a little food after the blessing.
Nathan holding Grandma and Grandpa's puppies.
HAPPY 4th of JULY
I love the United States of America.
Having a BBQ in the backyard.
Bailey and Hunter getting their hot dogs ready.
Rachel eating a chip.
Dad wearing his Father's Day gift from Matt and I.
Look at that plate.
Oh yummy.
My brother gave me his Gonzaga t-shirt.
I love it!!
I wore it all day on the 4th.
Hayden loves hot dogs.
Another game of Ticket to Ride.
My sweet little boy.
We went to a local park before the fireworks began. The kids had a ball.
We took a little walk around the park before driving to the next event.
Gannon loves being outside.
Watching fireworks go off.
Happy 4th of July to all of you.