The CATWALK with Lisa!

 When Lisa was here after the 4th, we decided to travel to Glenwood, NM to hike the trail at the Catwalk and enjoy the day by the little river.

The new walkways are really nice! Big and sturdy!

They go right over the top of a beautiful creek!

It was a fun day,  we brought a picnic lunch and the kids played in the creek at the picnic area for hours!

JULY 4th BIG FAMILY REUNION!

On July 4th we had our BIG extended Family Reunion up at Milligan Valley in the old barn. I think everyone had a great time and it was a BIG success. We played lots of games, got lots of visiting in with cousins we haven't seen in awhile, ate lots of good food, enjoyed a little rain and cool weather, had some fun entertainment, made a few crafts and had a dutch oven dessert contest. Here's lots of pictures!

We ate 2 meals together in the big barn. Lunch was on our own.

All the crafts Suzy, Kari, and Luann did were a big hit!

 

 

 

 

 

The horse shoe tournament-mostly it was just the big boys playing.

We were so glad Reed, Natalie, Eliana and baby Isabel were able to come from Texas!

The little cousins practicing for the Variety Show.

Ellie was so good to teach the little girls all the dance moves. She brought a good friend with her.

Gpa Melvin would have been proud of these little ropers!

Winners of the Olympic games!

Percy is a chef and made us all some killer sausage gravy!

My fun kids!

At the dutch oven dessert contest, Dave won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with his 3 entrees.  He was awarded a 'clean sweep'!

The reunion ended on Sunday and on Monday the 4th of July, we all went to the parade!  Its always a lot of fun for everyone!

Kingston had a rough few days at the reunion, feeling pretty sick.

Aunt Nan wanted to wear a hat like Lisa and Kari.

What a wonderful time we all had together!