Family Reunion Time!!

This Saturday, we had a family reunion for my dad's immediate family. There are only 4 kids in his family, but it seems as we have all gotten older, we don't see each other very often. Everyone was able to come and we had a good time. I got to see a cousin that I haven't seen in over 3 years! There are 9 grandkids and 7 great-grandkids in all. Here are some pictures from the big event.

L to R: Front Row: Brandon, Sandy, Austin, Jesse, Brynlee, TJ, Cindy, Heagan, Bowdy

Back Row: Steven Halle (sideways), Marilee, Alisca, Josh, Ashley, Ben, Boston, Shea, Kristen, Mark, and Matt

Heagan, TJ, Austin, Brynlee, Boston, Halle, and Jesse

Boston had so much fun playing in the rocks

Brynlee and Jesse did water balloons for a while, but these bottles were more fun for some reason!

Brynlee and Jesse after their waterfight. I had to wrap them like burritos so they could get warm!

Halle swinging

Even Ben and Josh got in on the swing action.

I guess I'm it.....

20 Years Ago...
1. I was almost 8.
2. I was preparing to be baptized.
3. I was most likely the one with the biggest bangs (it was a status symbol I suppose and I was really high up....)
10 Years Ago...
1. I was almost 18.
2. I was working at Duanes during my summer before college. We had a lot of fun that summer before everyone went their separate ways...
3. I really glad my only brother survived his accident.
5 Years Ago...
1. I was almost 23.
2. I was in the midst of my 3 week stint at Blockbuster Video.
3. I was going to Pharmacy Technician "school" and mourning the fact that Andrew had to move back home to Vegas for good.
2 Years Ago..
1. I was almost 26.
2. I was working for the same place I do now.
3. I was amazed at how my sister-in-law could chase a toddler and hold an infant all day long and not lose her mind.
1 Year Ago...
1. I was almost 27.
2. I was looking for new roommates, I'm sure. (story of my life...)
3. I was (and still am) dating a wonderful man.
So Far This Year I...
1. Have been saving money and paying down debts.
2. Have had so many roommates, it's amazing I call them by the right names.
3. Have spent a lot of time with my family.
Yesterday I...
1. Wanted to quit my job (until I got my raise, that is).
2. Ate at delicious Cafe Rio with my co-worker.
3. Had a heart-to-heart with one of my favorite roommates.
Today I...
1. Went to dinner with TWO guys (just friends, but still....).
2. Got my nails done for my mini-vacation.
3. Stayed up way too late blogging about my life 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 years ago.
Tomorrow I...
1. Will have lunch with Mikey.
2. Will pack for Vegas.
3. Will get to work on time (probably not).
I tag: anyone who hasn't yet done this and has a burning desire to do so.

My early birthday celebration

Since I will be on my way to Las Vegas on my birthday, my family and I celebrated a few days early. My very talented sister-in-law made me this cute cake!

My dad found these fun "sparkler candles" for my cake. The kids thought they were great (even though they look scared - they really did like them!)

The kids parade

So, the annual 4th of July in Fillmore also has a kids parade which Jesse and Halle were THRILLED to be a part of. We decorated Halle's trike and Jesse's John Deere tractor with their red, white, and blue decor and headed to the park. Halfway through the parade, Halle got tired and decided to get off and push her bike. Grandpa Weston had to convince her to get back on so that she didn't hold up the other kids. It was a fun parade...Halle on her trike
Jesse and his tractor

They got free hot dogs for participating in the parade. That made Jesse's day!