We had the pleasure of having our Walker Family Reunion/Campout down here this year at a campground called Buckboard which is up in the beautiful Abajo Mountains.
The campout started on Wed Aug 5th. Mike, Jenny and thier kids Heather, Austin, Cody & Mistee came down on Tuesday to get a head start we enjoyed Tuesday night visitng with them and letting the kids enjoy the company of thier cousins.
Mom & Dad, Laurie, Brandon thier kids Braydon & Maddie, Quin, Shery and thier kids Brexton, Jensen & Teagan, Grandma & Grandpa Hansen, Aunt Cindy, Aunt Mary all joined us up at the campground on Wednesday. Everyone camped but Grandma & Grampa, Cindy & Mary they came up for the days and stayed at the Day's Inn I think they liked getting away from the kids and having the Hotel to go back to where they could have comfy beds and a swimming pool.
We enjoyed fishing, hiking, camp fire fun, playing cards, Shery did this awesome game of sharing money which we all had fun with. She gave us all envelopes at dinner the first night that had play money in it. The object of the game is to give money to someone when they do something nice for you or say something nice etc. Then at the end she had an auction of fun little prizes that you could buy with all the money you earned. Jenny did a pinata which the kids really loved. Laurie & Brandon took the kids on 4 wheeler rides. Mom did a painting craft and all the kids got to paint little wood ornaments.
We had the whole back loop of the campground to ourselfs which was way nice! The kids stayed close and even our dogs stayed right around camp. Other than a few cuts and bruises no serious injurys wooo hooo!
Jim, Darrien, Shery, Quin, Mike, Heather & Austin all went down on Thursday night to enjoy the Emerson Drive/Charley Jenkins concert since it was the San Juan County Fair during this time. Jim brought me back some CD's from both bands so that was cool. I was battaling a kidney stone so I didn't get to go to the concert but they all sure had fun.
We got rained on a couple of times but other than that no complaints. The bugs were minimal really I don't even think I put Off on my kids at all. It did get cool at nights especailly after the kids were in bed and the adults were sitting outside playing cards. We pulled the picnic table up close to the fire so Shery the eskimo could stay toasty warm.
I think we all had a great time I know it was one of my most favorite family campouts!
All I can say is I think it was a great success I am so grateful to have such a wonderful loving family! Mom even went to the extent of making Dutch Oven Raspberry Cake and everyone sang Happy Birthday to me. It was really special :)
Grandma, Grandpa, Cindy & Mary all stayed until Friday the 14th so we got to enjoy thier company on Sunday evening. Then on Monday they all came over to do some wash while Grandpa's truck got fixed and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner together. That was really special too since as long as Jim & I have been married we haven't ever had just them over for dinner.
To our family thank you all for coming down here I know it was a long drive but I hope you guys feel like it was worth it. We sure enjoyed seeing everyone again and getting to spend some great times with you!
We love you lots!
