Rogers Family Reunion

We had a great trip back to Utah for our 2014 Rogers Family Reunion. We had everyone from my side of the family there which included my parents, three sisters, two brothers, and all their spouses and children--bringing our family total to 14 adults and 16 grandchildren (ages 7 mo - 8 years). We rented out part of a large house in Holladay near Cottonwood Canyon and just played and ate and talked. We were all together for about 4 days. We took turns being in charge of a big meal for the family and then helping with clean up. The house we rented ended up being an adventure in and of itself and turned out to be great for playing hide and seek. We had a bedroom to ourselves with a King bed. The bed was about the only thing that fit into the room, however, so Ethan slept in a pack-n-play in the closet. Fortunately, he slept well and did well with all the new people, places, and things we experienced in Utah.

In addition to hanging out at the house, we also swam at the Cottonwood Heights outdoor pool and splashpad with most of the grandkids, walked around Silver Lake near Brighton Ski Resort, played with the parachute and frisbees outside, attended church altogether in the ward we grew up, put on a talent show starring the grandkids, enjoyed a women-only lunch and men-only bowling outing, and had several nights of talking and playing games after the kids were in bed. It was very enjoyable and nice to be together again. I'm glad we have these times to get together to help us stay close and let the grandkids play together too. Family time is the best time!

Ethan's first flight and he did amazingly well

Here's the place we stayed in Holliday

Silver Lake with Micky Mouse Mountain in the background (Such a beautiful place, I just love the mountains and the smell of pine trees!)

It was only about 62 degrees by mid-morning --much more chilly in the mountains

Most of the grand kids from oldest to youngest (and yes, this picture includes three sets of twins)

Hanging out at the house

Ethan doing his favorite activity with Daddy

Each grand child got a shirt with their birth order number on it. Ethan is grand child number 14 out of 16

Ethan got new pajamas for his birthday from Grandma and Grandpa Rogers

Jason throwing up Kira at the swimming pool

Ethan liked the pool but didn't want to go into the deeper end

Eating Sunday dinner and dessert at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Melody with one of her twin girls - Charlotte - and grandma.The grand kids decorated this apron for my mom with their hand prints and ages.

The kids had fun playing with the parachute outside one evening. And of course the popsicles were a big hit too.