August 20-24 was a busy few days for me and the kids. My 15 year old brother, Tyler was visiting from California. My sister, Shaila had picked him up in Spokane and he stayed with us at my Mom's for the first night. It was so good to have that time with him. I've always felt such a strong bond with him even though he's 12 years younger than me. He has such a strong testimony and is a very ambitious kid. He had just received his Eagle Scout before coming to visit. Good Job, Tyler. Keep up the good work!!!
Tyler had wanted to come during the Grant County Fair but wasn't able to make it. I ended up taking him to the Benton Franklin Fair in Kennewick. We had a great day and he even rode a lot of the little kid rides with Jayni, Malcolm, and Quinn (Shaila's boys). Here's Tyler and Quinn on one of the rides.
Jayni, Malcolm, and Quinn loved riding all the rides.
Tom was working a booth at the fair for the company he works for. We had stopped by there to change diapers and say hi and then some guy comes up to us to say we should probably call 911. Here's the reason why!
This was the booth right next to us. Note the name of the business. Of course they didn't have any water so Tom took a hose over to them. They started evacuating this area of the fairgrounds because they were using huge propane tanks. Let's just say this was our highlight of the day.
For all those who don't know, I have 17 brothers and sisters! Since Tyler came for a visit, Shaila arranged for all my Dad's children to get together (14 of us, 2 have passed away). My Dad passed away 5 years ago and so it's been about 3+ years since we were all together. We had a little reunion at a park in Moses Lake. It was great! Shaila planned a great day for everyone and we had a good barbecue that evening.
As you can see, it took a few times before everyone behaved for a serious picture!
Here's all the girls! Me, Shaila, Malissa, Amanda, and the youngest, Kathryn.
Here's the boys. Tyler, Ryan, Jason, Milo, Calvin, Carter, Spencer, Tanner, and Trevor.
The boys ended up piling on top of each other.
It was nice to see everyone. Some of us lose touch but then we get together it's as if we haven't skipped a beat. I love all my brothers and sisters so much. They are all valued and loved!
4 comments:
How fun!!!!!!!! What a big family you have :)
I think it's amazing that you all got together. That takes some planning.
Oh, the fire would be my highlight too.
The drama at the fair would have to be the highlight with taking all those kids around, they get tiring!
It was a great picnic and even thought the picture taking gets annoying with that many people (1/2 of them little), the pictures are priceless. In fact, will you email me your 'good' one of the group? I have a really good one but Malissa's eyes are closed, yours is even better.
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