During the week that I watched my siblings it just so happened that all of the Strickland siblings were in town for a fun family reunion. It was so much fun to get to be a part of it and join them in some of their activities.
June 27, 2011
The first activity of the reunion was roller hockey at Classic Skating in Orem. This is by far, one of Spencer's most favorite things in the world. It would be a rare occasion indeed for Spencer to miss an opportunity to play roller hockey with his family. He just couldn't handle missing all that fun!
Sadie even gave it a try. She didn't last long while hockey was actually going, but she enjoyed a little time on the floor when the game was over.
Maggie even got a ride. We had a lot of fun!
Unfortunately, Spencer had to work a couple days during the week, so we didn't get to be there for every day of the reunion, but on Wednesday, June 29th we had the opportunity to join back up with the fam for dinner and the family dance!
Cute Madi giving little Clayton a ride on her chair
How low can ya go?
Natalie was definitely the winner here. She can go LOW!
I love my cute baby - even when she's covered in slobber :)
Jerry and Marilyn dancing
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy. The Strickland Family Dance
Maggie taking a break from the sweat with Grandpa
Boy vs. Girls Dance
The girls won - considering they actually had choreography
I love this picture of Landon! He looked so tired.
About halfway through the dance we lost most of the guys to this. They just couldn't stay away.
Samantha, Rachel and Will joined me in cheering on the volleyball players.
These girls were SO cute with Maggie! I just love them!
Aunt Bridgette is making sure that she stays the favorite aunt around these parts. It was so fun to see all the kids following her up and down the driveway so that they could get a ride down the hill on the wagon with her. I loved it!
Coming off Cliff Hanger. Sadie promised us that we wouldn't get wet - but we all came off completely soaked.
Spencer sat out with Maggie while we went the first time, and then he jumped on the next one alone. This was his ride. I'm not sure how it was we actually believe Sadie when she said we wouldn't get wet. Look at this water... of course it's gonna get you!
The Sky Scraper. One of only two rides Maggie was allowed to go on.
Sydnee didn't think she was gonna be in this picture. Oops :)
Maggie was so much fun at Lagoon. She was so good too! She's always been a good baby, but she continues to surprise me.
What a cute baby!
This was the second ride that Maggie got to take this day. The train! In fact, the whole family, like all 50 people, got on together. I think we took up the whole train.
Spencer, Maggie and me on the train.
Most of the family didn't leave until Saturday - but Thursday was the last day we got to spend with everyone because next on our schedule... another family reunion! Surprise!
I am so glad that we got to be part of at least some of this fun reunion. It was so fun to see all of Spencer's step-siblings again. Most of them live outside of Utah, so we don't get to see them all that often, and it's even more rare for all of them to be in the same place at the same time. So it was pretty special to have everyone there and to get to enjoy our time with them for a few days. Thanks for letting us be a part of it!!!
