First Day of School

Kindergarten....here she comes! Gracie was so excited for this big day. Her class doesn't start until the afternoon, so it was quite the challenge to keep her occupied until the big event. She was the cutest little kindergartener...her eyes were as big a quarters and she was as quiet as could be as I dropped her off. But that little mouth was working a mile a minute as we snacked on milk and cookies after school!

"Reunited, and it feels so good...."

This month has been the month of reunions for our family. It's always SO GREAT to see long lost friends and family. And the month still isn't over. The Tim Garlock reunion is right around the corner...could it be any better?

Reunion #1:

Jen's dear college roommates reunion in SLC

It was good to see these girls again...how I have missed them! Living with someone for a few years definitely forms some attachments. Such good girls they are!

I wish I had a picture of the roommates, but we did take some of the kiddies. Here's some of Tricia's kids with my girls, minus Manda's kids.

Tricia and I laughed at the fact that we have kids (Sophie and Kate) who were playing together....so weird. We still feel like we are 19.

Reunion #2:

Shaw Family Reunion in Midway, UT

This reunion was great! There was a golf tournament, swimming, dinner, program, talent show, jeopardy contest, fishing pond (kids AND adults), and lots of "Smith and Edwards Country Store" memorabilia. The Shaws have a rule that you can't drive past Smith and Edwards with out stopping...even if it means both ways in your traveling. It was great to see all the cousins I grew up with. What a great family!

Gabbing while awaiting the fine dining at the dinner program.

Sophie an Gracie with "Popcorn G.G." (Great-Grandma Shaw)

Gracie and Grandma enjoying a hug. Can't get enough of Grandparents, that's for sure!

Sophie and Grandpa getting one last swing in before bedtime.

A few of the 2nd generation cousins hanging out by the REAL fish pond.

Reunion #3:

Jen's 10th year high school reunion

Sorry, no pics for this one. But it was good to see that most of my classmates have done good things with their lives. Most of the men were a little chubby and balding, but the girls looked great. Some of my friends I hadn't seen for 8+ years. Jake was a good sport about it all. He could even pick out all the choir boys by noticing their "lingering hugs" with people. It was good for him to see where I've come from, choir boys and all.

Coming soon...the Tim Garlock Reunion AND the Walton Reunion!