It was time for our annual Pace Family Reunion in Ophir, UT. Everybody brings up their trailers, tents, 4-wheelers, and lots of goodies. For the past 5 years or so we've gotten up early Saturday morning and made a day trip and came home. However, this year I've been feeling like a boring mom who hasn't done much with my children this summer...so I was determined to take them camping for a few days to let them experience what camping is all about. It took a little more packing because of the baby (oh wait, maybe not since I forgot to bring extra clothes for her). You can only remember so much and when you're packing for 6 people it's hard to remember who you've packed for. :)
I think the girls had a lot of fun running around with their cousins and getting dirty. The first night we roasted marshmallows (forgot the Starbursts Jennie!) and enjoyed visiting with relatives. The next day we started our usual horse shoe competition, the boys went 4-wheeling and shooting, and the kids did quite a few crafts and smashed a pinata. There is an old cemetery up on a hill that some of the uncles get a kick out of scaring the kids. This year my BIL dressed up as a gorilla and hid behind some trees as ghost stories were told. I wasn't able to go, but it sounds like it was a success as he jumped out behind the trees and scared all the teenagers.
This year however was especially hard for our family. A couple days before the reunion we had a dear friend and long time home teacher of my parents get really sick. They found out that he had about 8 blood clots in his stomach and his intestines were not working. Saturday, while up at the reunion, they decided to let him go as things weren't looking good. It was just so shocking and surreal that this was actually happening to the most loving, likable, and humble guy that we knew. I know the Lord has great plans for him because of how fast he went, how young he was (55) and the spiritual giant that he was. I pray their family will find comfort during this difficult time.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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2 comments:
Way to be the "fun" mom! :) I'm sorry to hear of your family friend's passing. You are right though. There is always a plan even though at the time we are unable to see the reasons why. Good luck this next week getting the kids back to school.
Sounds like a blast! I too hope the Bishop family can find peace!
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