Lang Family Reunion

Last year, all of my siblings and their little families were able to attend the Callister Reunion, on my mom's side. We're rarely all together at the same time since we're all so spread out where we live, so it was really special. It was then that my dad decided it was time we start having our own family reunion. So July 16-18 of this year, we had our first official Nick and Lois Lang Family Reunion at Duck Creek on Cedar Mountain. It was awesome!

Every night, Steve and Nick would have a sweet jamming session on their guitars for us all to enjoy.
On Friday morning, after Wade and I made pancakes, scrambled eggs, and fruit for everyone, he went hiking to the caves with most of the family. Stacie and I went on our own little hike because we had the youngest kids, and we knew they wouldn't last long on a the big hike.
We "hiked" for 2 minutes and then found a perfect spot near a stream. It was just gorgeous, and the girls loved picking flowers for us.
Here's Jon filling up the watering can and then pouring it back into the stream, on the rocks, and on the plants.

Hailey, Emily, and Amanda

Aspen is also their age, and these 4 girls were inseparable the whole weekend!

The kids watching with excitement as Grandpa makes kool-aid for lunch

I promise Alex was excited, he was just pulling a silly face for me!

I brought my parachute for the younger kid's games. This has been one of the best investments I've ever made. It can provide hours of entertainment!

Margaret and Ruthanne were in charge of the older kid's games.

My mom somehow got roped into playing along and is screaming like a little girl as Alex throws a wet sponge her way. haha

Water break

The cool smore pinata that Margaret made

You're killing me smalls!

My mom had challenged each family member to memorize and recite a poem, just like my Grandma Callister used to. It was really neat that even the younger ones wanted to participate. Here's Jonny reciting the ABC's. Emily recited "The First Article of Faith," "Jack and Jill," and "The Grand Old Duke of York." The last two are her favorite poems....don't ask me why!

Even filthy dirty while camping, Emily's still a little lady ;)

Searching for surprises in the saw dust pile

My dad rented ATV's for the whole weekend. SA-WEET! Ali watched our kids while Wade and I rode up a steep, rocky mountain and then some other fun trails. Later, we took the kids on a simple trail. They loved it, of course! Thanks again Dad!

After the reunion, we spent the rest of the weekend at my mom's house in Santa Clara. It was dang hot in Southern Utah, so the kids spent a lot of time playing in the water. Check out Emily's face as Jon pours cold water on her. What a nice brother!