Comin Reunion

Our last stop on the longest trip ever was to Utah for Kyle's family reunion. It was so much fun because we haven't seen any of his fam for at least a year (For some of them it's been 3 years!) so this was an overdue trip. There were so many things to do and so many people to hang with, that I thought I'd just post the highlights like previous posts. Here it goes!

1. We all hiked up to Timpanogos Caves in American Fork Canyon. The hike was brutal with a 20 lb. baby on my shoulders, but Porter kept cheering "Go Mommy! Go Mommy!" So how could I stop? And I couldn't complain seeing how Kyle was carrying the 30 lb. Brighton. The caves were worth it though and it was fun to go as a big family.

2. By the time we got down, Brighton and Porter's little cousin Kohen was out cold. He was so super cute in his carrier, I couldn't resist snapping a shot.

3. The same day we did the caves, we had a picnic lunch at Sliver Lake in American Fork Canyon. Thanks again Ty for taking your Malibu 4 wheeling through the rough terrain to make it to the Lake. Kyle's brother Will brought his new dirt bike and showed us a few tricks. Tyler (Casey's husband) also showed us a few tricks, but those ones left some battered elbows, beat-up legs, and a scuffed up bike. I'm just sorry I didn't get a picture of him popping the wheelie and then flying off the bike into the gravel. Classic Ty.

4. We also had smores on Grandma and Grandpa's outdoor firepit one night and the kids weren't the only one that knew how to make a mess. Clearly Casey was having a love affair with her dessert and Grandma Wendy was enjoying hers as well.

5. Everyone was gathered here during lunch at the park, waiting for Will to come around with the bike.

6. Since Kyle's dad's birthday was the day after the reunion ended, we decided to celebrate it on the last day with cake, ice cream, a present from the siblings, and a talent show!

7. Like I said before, we had a talent show where each family did anything as a talent. And when I say anything, I mean anything. Some of the featured talents included telling knock knock jokes, crawling, dancing, raising the eyebrows, (and my personal favorite) lip-syncing chin-heads. That's right. Casey, Annie, Val and I all sang the Little Mermaid classic Kiss the Girl. We each had our own parts and I think we had more fun practicing and doing it than anyone else did watching it. There will definitely have to be more talent shows in the Comin Reunion future.

8. Kyle and Annie at Silver Lake.

9. This was Will's talent show act. He threw out some hilarious jokes. He was great throughout the whole reunion and we really miss him.

10. Violet is Keri and Dan's (Kyle's sister and bro.-in-law) little girl and she is the sweetest baby. Her smile is infectious.

11. On the first day of the reunion, we all met at the Salt Lake Temple. It was great to walk around Temple Square, talk with family, hang out, and feel the spirit.

12. This is my favorite photo of the reunion. These two were inseparable. Brighton really misses her cousin Landon. They had such a good time playing together and they played so well. She still talks about the time she got to hang out with Landon and can't wait for the day when we live close.

13. Sadly, this is one of the only pictures of me during the reunion and it's a weird one at that. Sarah and Mike (Kyle's sister and brother-in-law) organized a minute-to-win-it tournament (Thanks again guys!) and this was me trying to get a slinky on my head. It was a ton of fun and all the adults loved playing it. I think an adult tournament of sorts has become another tradition for the Comin reunion.

14. Mike and Sarah graciously brought their big water bounce castle, so that was a hit with all the little cousins. Here is Alexandria, Brighton, and Livie playing in it. Alexandria stood by the water hose and let it squirt her backside all day due to a severely burned bottom so the girls all migrated to her. Can you believe Brighton is the oldest out of that gang?

The reunion was the start of a great Comin tradition and I'm so glad we didn't miss out on it. There were a lot of memories made and now I look forward to every other year when we can get together and meet as a family.