“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” Hinckley: July 2013

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Eddie Sam Heath & Houston Jousting

Saturday we all got together again. 9 of the 11 siblings were there. 23 of the 24 grandchildren were there.

2 of Eddies buddies from High School came to join in the fun too. It was so fun to see them again.

Isla Katie Amanda Becca Jim & Mary

Then it was time to take a grandkid picture.. here's all the big bums trying to get everyone situated and happy... not an easy task mind you.

This was the best of the tons of pictures taken by my camera. Everyone's face is visible, Ana's is close to being hidden, but not completely. All 24 grand kids are in this picture, thanks to Photoshop and a cute picture of Morgan. (who was in Utah)

1) Benji 2000
2) Ana 2002
3) Gwendolyn 2004
4) Renata 2005
5) Sariah 2000
6) Porter 2006
7) Lily 2007
8) James 2007
9) Maren 2008
10) Julia 2008
11) Henry 2009
12) Bertha 2009
13) George 2009
14) Wyatt 2009
15) Heath 2010
16) Rhett 2011
17) Owen 2011
18) Memphis 2011
19) Houston 2011
20) Isla 2011
21) Morgan 2012
22) Boone 2012
23) Lucy 2013
24) Finn 2013
25) Baby Lesue 2013
26) Baby Hansen 2014
27) Baby Hansen 2014

This may perhaps be one of my new favorite pictures. Sammy & Luke were digging a hole around the spot where a hydrant used to be. Sammy was having a hard time reaching it just right and asked Luke to hold him up by the waist while he dangled and dug. Then he said, "Luke hold on tight, my chest will go right through this post here if you drop me." That's brotherly trust right there.

Why?

Becca Mary & Amanda

Grandma Aunt Becca & Aunt Mary all have passes to the new Y that was built. We took full advantage and went to a Zumba, step aerobics, or water aerobics class every day. They have a super awesome children's class/play place that all the grand kids absolutely love. So while the kiddos were playing the Aunties had some fun too.

Katie

Katie & Mary

Rebecca with the save!

Just outside the kids place is this horse... it was the highlight of the Y for our boys.

Little Pig, little Pig, let me in.

Renata Isla & Julia (note Julia's matching band-aid with Heath)

They have a giant climbing wall just behind the check in desk. The first time we visited Heath had said, "Mom I want to do that!"

He was so excited on Saturday when they had open climb time. Your really supposed to be 4, but the guy said he was plenty big to climb. He put Heath's harness on, hooked him up to the auto belayer and went to help another kid into their harness. Heath just started climbing. He got up about 15 feet, then the worker guy looked up and said "Whow! You're sure a climber!" Heath did really well until his shoe came un velcroed. Then he let go and let himself fall. We sure enjoyed the new Y!