A Jack, A Joker and our Ace: Morgan Family Reunion

Every two years we go to the Morgan Family reunion. This year is was at Beaver Creek Lodge in Bear Lake and it was a blast! Alicia and Tyler were in charge of it and they did a phenomenal job. Mark took a half day on Friday and we packed the car and drove up. The kids do so well on drives and it makes it so nice to go places. When we got there, Mark and I were in charge of dinner Friday night so we popped it in the oven and then visited for a while. The weekend consisted of lots of visiting and laughing, especially among me and my sisters. We sat around one night and realized we were "the aunts" and we remember seeing our aunts sit and visit many years ago.
We also competed in the Morgan Olympics (complete with colored headbands to match the t shirts my dad had made up for each family) which consisted of water balloon battleship, four legged race, football target throwing, water balloon launcher, and water racing.

All ready to compete!

There was a day at the lake which was great. The water was so high up on the beach it separated the deep water for the big kids and made sort of a warmer pool area for the younger kids.

Enjoying lunch and a little break from playing

Grandma doing what Grandmas do best

Back at the cabin there was lot of playing pool and other games, coloring, kite flying, the big boys playing night games, music video talent show, family home evening and eating lots of delicious food. The lodge was super comfy and the view was beautiful. My little family slept like there was a carbon monoxide leak which was awesome...my boys never sleep in so it just shows how worn out they were. I love watching my kids play with cousins and interact with aunts and uncles. We missed the Ej Morgan family and Jim but everyone else was there. I am so grateful for my family, for the gospel that we all have in common, for the testimonies shared, the laughter shared and the talents shared.

"Let's go Fly a Kite"

We missed Ej's family and Jim but were so happy to have Katelyn and Evan, the newlyweds

I love when my dad takes opportunities to bear his testimony and teach gospel principles.

Singing the opening song...it really touched me that this is how my family is when we get together. We are silly and sarcastic and crazy but we can share our testimonies and the spirit with one another.