The week after the Potter Family Reunion, we had my Sorensen Family Reunion for my dad's side of the family. I haven't seen these cousins, aunts, & uncles in YEARS (for some it's been 20 years)!
We went down to Fairview Lakes where Heather & Ryan, & Sharon & Dale both have cabins next to the beautiful lake there. Heather & Ryan let us crash at their cabin since our household goods STILL hadn't arrived (yes, it was the end of July & we STILL hadn't gotten our stuff even though they assured us we'd have it by June 24th).
The boys set up Justin's tent so they could sleep in the tent. Taya & I got a room in the cabin with beds which was super nice.
It was SO MUCH FUN being with family. My kids got to meet cousins they've never met before. Heather & Ryan made homemade root beer & the little cousins helped carry it down to the picnic tables.
Taya gets along with my Aunts SO well. She reminds them of my Grandma Ethel so they just love being around her. . . it's like having their mom around again. It's really crazy though. Most of my kids look just like Trek, but Taya is a spitting image of my Grandma Ethel.
We all gathered around for a yummy dinner of pulled pork sandwiches, salads, & sides.
The boys all went off into the forest & built the most amazing forts I've ever seen. They also caught a bunch of frogs in the pond. These boys were living their best lives here.
And it was great seeing the siblings together. My dad (Clyde) & Lynn were missing the first night, but my mom & dad were able to make it up for about an hour the 2nd day. Grandma Ethel & Grandpa Merrill would be proud of their legacy.
And of course, Trek had a blast flying his drone with all the kids. They thought he was the "coolest cousin!"
Before bed we played a HUGE game as a family with 50 people. HERD Immunity is great for HUGE crowds & we had a blast.
I was obsessed with Heather & Ryan's dog. He is SO old & SO funny. He has the cutest little tongue that always hangs out of his mouth.
Saturday morning, Trek flew his drone some more, then we played some games & got breakfast ready.
We all pitched in & helped with different parts of breakfast.
After breakfast, the younger kiddos got together & did a forest scavenger hunt together. Canyon had his posse of cousins his age & they teamed up together. At this point, they all called him "King Canyon!" I honestly don't know how Canyon is always the new kid & somehow he gets himself elected as king or mayor or the leader of everything he does. It's hilarious.
Craiger & Bladen opted to play frisbee in the field during the scavenger hunt for the little kids. Craiger got in a fight with a thistle bush & the bush won.
The girls all hung out with the young single adults in the family. I had the hardest time finding them during the whole trip. They just found each other & would run off & drive 4-wheelers, play games, or take naps. They're hilarious.
Before we left, Trek got some of the little boys together to fly the drone one last time. We got some good shots of both cabins & the lake.
It was a short trip, but boy was it worth it. I loved seeing my family for the first time in forever. I'm SO happy to be near family again.
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