Family Reunion 2010

We had a fantastic Sanders family reunion over Thanksgiving. We went up to Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon and had an entire floor of a lodge for our big family. It was a perfect setup. Two long halls with individual rooms on both sides down the hall with a large common area and kitchen in the middle.

Allison got busy and checked to make sure Uncle Josh's bed was comfy.We had a great view from the window in our room. That is the back of Mt. Timpanogoos.

The first night started out with a little dance party! Mom taught everyone the Virgina Reel and the Hustle. Allison and Scarlett were having a blast dancing!

Then some of the little cousins settled in to watch a movie. Nemo, I think.
This reunion was extra wonderful for Allison because she got to spend time with her favorite cousin of mine, Camille. Allison seriously just loves her. Ron and Jeanne brought their dog up and that was the cherry on top.
She spent some time practicing being a big sister with baby Kash.
There was lots of hanging out, talking, cooking, playing games, and just enjoying each others company. And all the while playing Mom's crazy, fun game she made up called Who Wants to be an Amazing Survivor Millionaire? You can only imagine the fun that was had with that. Good job Mama!

Many games of poker and hold 'em were played by the boys.

We took our little snow bunny sledding for the first time. She had the biggest smile on her face as she would cruise by. Pretty sure she loved it!

On the first night (Wednesday) we played the most fun/most challenging/most hilarious game ever! Everyone started with a full size paper grocery bag and you had to pick it up with your teeth, on one foot, and not touch the ground. After each round two inches were cut off the top of the bag. Around, around we went until only Jennie, Dane, and Abbie were left and only about a half inch of bag was left. They all contorted themselves enough and got it--WINNERS!

Thanksgiving morning started out with a Turkey Bowl. Let's not forget the temperature outside the night before was -10 degrees. It was cold up there! But many braved the cold in the spirit of football.

Later we took some family pictures with our beautiful scenery.

These are the majority of the little cousins who were there. Notice Alli did not want to participate... From left to right, the bottom row is Allison, Leah, Jace, Nixon, Cory, Aiden. On the top is Bella, Jaylee, Whitney, Scarlett. Missing is Kash, Leila, Giada, and Juliet.

Cousins are the best!

Here are some of the big girl cousins! Love them so much!

Of course after our yummy Thanksgiving dinner we played the left/right game. It is a tradition in our family that started years and years ago by Grandma Sanders. We all still love to play it every year.

The reunion ended on Saturday with Josh and Kira's wedding and reception. This reunion was so great, I can't say enough about it. Everyone had a fun time and we are planning to do it again in two years. Looking forward to Aspen Grove 2012!