Before the Family Reunion

June was a super busy month.  School got out mid-June and starting then, and going to the end of the month and into July, we had family visiting and family reunions.  Since Garrett's parents were on a 6 month mission in Washington, we had planned to have a family reunion here on the Oregon Coast when they were released.  They were released about the 12th or 13th of June.  They spent a few days in Canada and then came down to our house to stay for a week before our reunion started on the 23rd.  They were able to be here for Father's Day, so we had a bbq for Garrett and Jim. 

This is a picture of the cards that Lydia made for both of them--two superheroes that she drew.  One is spiderman and the other is Superman. 

Garrett's sister Savann and her three kids--Sydney, Alyssa and Devon came the next day to hang out with us before the reunion started, too.  During the week, we did some shopping and playing.  Lydia and Alyssa went to our Stake's Activity Girls day long activity.  They had fun together.  They played games and made crafts and went to some classes. 

After that, we took all the kids to the temple.  Maggie and Sydney went to do baptisms for the dead.  While, they were doing that, we went to the new visitor's center.  The whole thing was awesome!  I am amazed at all the displays that they put in there.  It's a small little building, but it is filled with awesome displays. 

Hearing about the prophets

Alyssa and Lydia learning about the Book of Mormon. 

Bella, Devon, Paige and Savann learning about temples.

Noah being silly.

It wouldn't be complete without a picture in front of the Christus.

Beautiful Portland Temple

Grandparents and grandkids

Maggie and Sydney

Afterwards, we decided to go to Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center for dinner and to play.  Noah is at such a fun age, because he had a blast "playing" with all the games, even though we never put any money into the machines. 

Throwing balls

Shooting guns

After he played for awhile, Jim and Georgia took him home and put him to bed for us so that we could stay later and really play. 

Bumper Boats.  Savann was nice enough to go with Bella, since neither Garrett or I wanted to go. 

Paige and Devon

Sydney, Alyssa, Savann, Bella and Maggie

Lydia

Paige and Bella and Savann.  They were all SOAKED when they got off!

Me driving Bella on the go-carts.

Mini Golf

Air Hockey!!

Alyssa rocking Guitar Hero