The Bear Reunion

In July, we went to the Bear Reunion in Lakeside.  Every year we always look forward to going.  There are so many fun things to do.  The kids love spending time on the lake going on canoe and boat rides.  And Grandpa made a little beach for the kids to play in.  The smaller kids love the sandbox and spend hours making castles.  Sand volleyball is a favorite for the teenagers and adults.  We have volleyball tournaments and ping pong tournaments.  (You know you're good at ping pong if you can beat Grandma!  I don't even try!)  There is always yummy food and great company!

The neatest program was planned one evening.  Grandma had shirts made to go along with the theme: The Title of Liberty.  All of the children and men dressed up in costumes and acted out the events surrounding the Title of Liberty in the Book of Mormon.  It was a really neat program!  Grandpa stood up and spoke as well as the Uncles.  The primary kids then sang a song.  Here are a few pictures...

This is our family: The Reeds.

Uncle James (my brother) holding the Title of Liberty.

Here is the banner that was posted under the ramada the whole weekend.

Here is Uncle Wes (my brother-in-law) holding the Bear Title of Liberty and we all signed it.

All the men supporting it.

Then we added the children.

Grandpa spoke for a few minutes.

Grandma and Grandpa Bear:  We love them!

Here are a few of the kids singing their song.

More of the kids: my kids, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Here is a swing that Grandpa put together.  The kids and adults love it.  You spin it around tight and then let go.  The little kids really went flying.  I had to get a picture of the adults on it too!