Sorry for the absense, all. Our campground was internet free and service free so I was pretty much out of communication last week. I don't have pictures ready to add just yet, but I'll post them soon; for now, here is a brief update:
The reunion was fantastic! I know that I come from the greatest family in the world. My grandparents started a legacy that I am so proud to be a part of. We had a wonderful time of fellowsip, worship and faily trivia everyday that turned out to be a favorite time for everyone. Our camp was right off of Rockaway Beach nearTwin Rocks. The beach was beautiful during the day and at night. Joshua and I walked there everyday and tried to play near, yet stay out of the FREEZING water. The weather all week was very cool (at least compared to Texas), rarely getting above 60. It was really wonderful having nearly our entire family (11 aunts, 12 uncles, 59 grandkids (plus several spouses) and 14 great-grandkids) together and being able to just pick up where we left off. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. A favorite moment for me was an epic volleyball game on the last day. Ben and I joined several of our cousins (who just happened to be the ones we know the most and spent much of our childhood with) and it played hard until we couldn't see anymore. It was just great.
We had to leave super early on Thursday on account of Sarah and Jono needing to catch a morning flight home and Joseph needing to catch a noon flight to Florida. Once the rest of us finally got on the road we made it to and stayed in Ontario, OR. The next day we drove through Idaho and saw Shoeshone Falls which were really spectacular. That night we stayed in Ogden, UT. Yesterday we drove the rest of the way through Utah and stopped in Salt Lake to tour the Morman Tabernacle. Dozens of weddings taking place and more white shirts and ties than you've ever seen. It was beautiful, but so twisted. Anyway, we made it, I believe, near Denver, CO where we stayed last night. I am ready to be home.
God is incredible. Good night.
