Black Family Reunion '08

We had a BUSY BUSY weekend at our house. We hosted our family reunion this year at our house. We had my mom, and both my sisters family staying with us. My two brothers had places to stay at other locations. We really had a great time. We had too many things scheduled to do but that is my mom. We just had to smile through it and sometimes we did more complaining than smiling!!! You need to know my family. Here are some pictures of all the many different activities that we had planned! Be aware... photo overload!!!

The first thing Friday morning was the guys went golfing. They were excited to get away from all the commotion.

We took the kids to Discovery Park. It is one of Derek's favorite parks. We thought the kids would love to just get out and run around.

I thought this was the cuties picture!!

Derek loves to spin

Addy and Savannah

Mabry was the cutest ever. I dont think we ever heard a peep out of her. Just a smile on her face. That is all she does... SMILE

Then we decided to go to the local city pool. The Lehi Legacy Center. We couldnt get the kids out of the pool. They all loved it.

Courtney, Derek and Savannah

Grandma and most of the grandkids

Here we are all just relaxing in the water!!

Quinn took his older boys to the Park City Zipline. We thought that they would enjoy that more than the local pool!!

Quinn, Collin and Cody

After the pool and zipline we all came back to the house and had a BBQ. It was a little crazy but it was fun. Cameron got stung by a wasp 10 times. He still is having problems with his hand. You should see how swollen it is. He woke me up last night at 2 to itch it because he was tired of itching it. So I just got up and went to walmart to get him some Benadryl. I have decided that going that early is the best time at walmart! I just might have to make it a weekly visit!

The next morning was BUSY! We all had to get up and get ready. We had family pictures. I was excited about this part because we havent had a family picture (just my family) in over three years! It was much needed! I will post them when we get them back. At the pictures I was impressed with the photographer and getting everything done and making it as painless as possible. The kids did great! Derek had an allergy flare up... here is a picture of his red swollen eyes! Poor guy but he was a tropper.

Here is a picture of my mom. I love that lady! She has done so much for all us kids. This isnt the professional picture this is just a snap shot and I loved it! I dont think I have ever had just a picture of my mom. I am sure it will be something I treasure in the future!

This is the cutest picture... all the kids play ROCKBAND!!! They are naturals.

We all took a drive and went to Temple Square. My sister in law B.J. has never been down there and she really enjoyed it.

This is Kennedee telling us all to be quite so we could hear the pin drop in the Tabernacle. She is hilarious!!


Then the last activity was The Hogle Zoo.

Grandma gave all the kids different animal hats. They all loved them. Especially Cody!

How Cameron meaures up to the Gorilla's!!!


Some of the family....


Cody showing Grandma how much he loves her!

We had a great time!!!

With a family as big as ours... we all know there will be stress and arguing... because that is what my family does best. But the good thing about my family is that we get out our frustrations and then move on. Thanks everyone for a great time. Until next time!