We wanted to get together with my Mom's brother and his family, and I guess we can call that the "Mower" reunion, since we're all the direct descendants of Grandpa and Grandma Mower. Didn't dawn on me until just now that we had more of a reunion than a get together, since there were 26 of us. We were only missing Bryt and Liz and their kids [boo hoo :(].
Since Boyd and Kaylene's family always drive down to AF to get together, a few of us adult kids decided it was our turn to drive north and visit them. My poor cousin, Shelisa, who is such a good sport; I invited the whole family to her house, without her even knowing because she was out own town on vacation until just a day or two before the date. But I knew with their great yard and kid-friendly stuff, we'd have a good time because the kids would be happily and safely occupied. Sure enough...
Between the slides coming right off the deck...
and the trampoline...
the kiddos were in heaven!
That left some time for the rest of us to visit (and eat). They made my favorite--Hawaiian Haystacks--in honor of us being there. So sweet (and yummy)! It was my goal to take a picture of everyone there, so here we start with Ben rocking out with Jaisie.
Tyler and Foxy
Austin
Aspen and Jaisie
Alan (my Dad) and Uncle Boyd
Jason (Poulson) and Camyll
Me and Camyll
Alex, Jayson and Ben
Stettsen, Austin, Cassady and George
Shelisa and Nate
Tonee (with soon-to-be baby Oakley) and Aaron
Aunt Kaylene
Terry (my Mom)
And the kids: Cooper, Calvin, Jayden, Tyler and Keslee
The only one not pictured is Aunt Cheryl Tarbet, who joined us later after I'd put away the camera to just enjoy visiting. We had such a great time that we probably over-stayed our welcome, but we just didn't want to leave. Since they're so few and far between, these kinds of get-togethers are never long enough. Thank you, Ben and Shelisa, for your hospitality!! We gotta do it again!
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