Each morning began with scriptures and prayer and then breakfast at the Vance's. The children slept in tents in the backyard, the girls tent and the boys tent with the Dad's taking turn at night with them. Each couple had a bedroom in the Vance's lovely home. Dad Crismon and I went home each evening as did Brett & Vivi and Daisy. Amazingly, their home was able to handle all the rest.
Julia & Austin were in charge of the Family Olympics at the park, that is just 3 houses down the street from the Vance's. Everyone had lots of fun playing the various games. I watched from my folding chair and I loved seeing all the family having a great time together.
Vivienne was in charge of the Cousins Birthday Party, with decorations, cupcakes, and giving each other a book for their birthday gift. The grandchildren's smiles tell the whole story.
In the evening, after the children were settled for bed, the adults went to the church for a fun evening of playing "Minute-to-Win-It" that Emily organized. They were silly, but hilarious games for the couples to do together.
Wednesday was another fun-filled day of swimming at a fun swim park in Vancouver and hiking. I was feeling too tired to even go that day. I wanted to so badly, but with my Post-Polio, sometimes I "hit wall" so to speak and I can't move. I rested all day and then joined the family that evening. I was heartsick to miss out, but I have to take that time to slow down as needed. Since I wasn't there at the swim activity, I have no pictures of that event. I love taking pictures of our beautiful grandchildren. They are the delight of my life.
