4th of July

Our Fourth of July started with a flag raising ceremony and patriotic program as well as a delicious outdoor breakfast for all the stake. Evelyn was Grandpa's assistant as he went around greeting people.

In the afternoon we joined the Vance's at their home for a BBQ, fireworks and fun family time together. The children rode their bikes, and marched around with the flag and had a great time.

Bryson, Evelyn and Christian.

It's not the Fourth without a family basketball game. Dad Crismon competed right along with the younger generation.

Grandpa and Isaac are special pals. 

Isaac loves kisses from his Grandpa!

Cute Christian trying to watch his drink.

Evelyn loved being with her cousins, Bryson, Julia & Sydney.

Ondalynn & Gary's cute family!

Sydney & Julia special sisters and friends.

Yummy strawberries from their garden.

Isaac is such a ham!

You gotta love this kid!

Aunt Meredith with niece Julia.

Julia loved every minute of the fireworks.

Bryson was all smiles!

Evelyn was right there to do what all the big kids did.

Check out Gary's excitement with the fireworks. We love you Gary!

Family Fun - The MWL Reunion

How do you spell fun during the summer months? "FAMILY!" From June 21-28th we enjoyed our own family reunion, a Sunday afternoon reunion with our Smith family and then several days with our Malin Lewis Reunion at Little Bear River Resort by Paradise, Utah. It was paradise to enjoy family, with nonstop visiting and fun activities. There were tender moments with the opening program showing a display of family photos that Jesse Lewis put together in a unique and entertaining fashion. Climaxed by Grandpa Lewis's face made up of all the photos of the family. Very unique and beautiful!

Dori Ann was amazing to pull this all together for our family. She planned well and everything worked like clockwork. Thanks, Dori Ann!

There were many activities for all age groups. The little girls loved learning to do ballet movements for their performance for the adults.  

Jocelyn & Camilla were excellent instructors.

Evelyn was in heaven with all the dancing.

We enjoyed delicious meals. Food always tastes better surrounded by loved ones and eating on a picnic table.

Clyde & Delon Pease with Matt Anderson. Matt & Janae and their one-week old baby were there for a short time. A couple of months after the reunion, Clyde was called as the Patriarch in their Stake in Kingman, AZ.

I loved time with my grandchildren. Elliot and Isaac were good to share their little table with me. Kenna kept busy bringing us food to keep the boys happy.

Bryson and Spencer loved wearing their "Super Hero" capes they made.

Danielle & Crismon Jr. were able to be with us despite busy school schedules.

Christian roamed from one play station to the next.

Jackson didn't let his broken arm get in the way of having fun.

Families gathering together in teams.

Meredith and Emily planned fun games for our Activity night.

Malin's family was ready for the competition!

Wick's family wasn't going to let any get in their way!

The Pease family were in good hands with Alvin there.

Trying to get the coin in the nylons was hilarious to watch.

Seth with cousins acting out their clues.

The Gimenez girls, Austin and Myreel & Larry were a team.

The dirtier the face, the more fun you have according to Evelyn.

Trying to get noodles on a straw was a trick.

Spencer loved the game night!

There were many smiles! Delon with grandson Kylde.

Crismon & Danielle were judges.

Tiffany, Alice-Anne & Seth having fun with LaDawn.

Myreel with grandson Austin Stolle.

Dantzelle sharing the winning candy.

Addison with his Great-Grandmother Myreel Lewis.

Enjoying time with grandsons, Spencer & Bryson.

Lewis Siblings business meeting.

front row L-R, Durelle Gimenez, Dantzelle Allen, Grandma Myreel, Delon Pease, Myreel Linton
back row L-R Corwin, Crismon, Wick, Malin.

The little ones had great fun in the sandbox.

Malin & Sally's beautiful family

Kenna, Sydney and Julia were darling, graceful ballerinas. 

Cute, cute dancers!

Ondalynn with her two beautiful ballerinas, Sydney & Julia.

Aren't they adorable?

Alice-Anne with Kute Kenna!

Asher with his Daddy Seth.

Asher, Preston & Jackson in their family skit for the Talent Show.

I love being a Grandma. Thanks Preston for time with you.

The "PAT Trio!" Ondalynn was from Phoenix, Colleen from Ajo and Annaliese from Tucson. Now they have their cute daughters to join them.

Grandma Myreel & Grandpa Malin have 75 grandchildren!!!

Twins with Natilia!

A big thank you to Emma & Rachel for drawing my name for the dress from their beautiful line of clothing!

Emily LOVES her Grandma Lewis!

Meredith with Evelyn and Christian saying good-bye to Grandma Lewis.

We are so blessed to belong to this wonderful Malin W. Lewis Family! I count my blessings everyday. Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for raising such wonderful children who have gone on to bless this world. We honor you and hope we can always follow your valiant example. I love these reunions that inspire and uplift me and help me be a better person. Thanks to everyone who sacrificed to be together.