Our Joel Flake Reunion was over the 4th of July weekend this year. We all met in a lodge in Westcliffe, Colorado. Everyone was in attendance, except for my nephew Preston. It was a fun time!
A few days before the reunion my brother Justin's family came to see us. It was a great time and they loved the antler arches in Jackson!
Eden and Leslie became instant buddies!
The reunion started on Thursday, July 4. It was fun to all be able to stay at the same lodge and have catered meals. Here are Emily and Leslie with some cousins close to their ages.
Abby always wanted to be with Grandpa the entire reunion. It was pretty cute!
The first night the adults played some Movie Jeopardy. We all shared a lot of laughs!
The next day most of us went hiking. It was really awesome to hike with some of my siblings: Joel, Sarah, Justin, Heather, and Ashley. We had lots of great talks.
Greg was hiking with some of the teenagers, so I met up with him along the way. I sure like him!
My younger brothers watched Caleb while we were hiking. It's nice to know he's so loved!
After some fun swimming, the adults played some more games taught to us by our niece, Merrody. My favorite game we played was Chicken Taco Chicken Taco Boom. So funny!
On Saturday we spent some time fishing/hanging out at the lake. The scenery was so beautiful!
Whitney, me, Dillon, and Dad
Mom and Emily
Leslie and Norah
Ruby and Leslie (she was making friends with everyone)
Cheyenne and Abby
Me, Caleb, Mom, Gretchen, Ashley, and Toby.
Mom with her six grandchildren born in the last year: 2 girls and 4 boys!
Ammon (the oldest grandkid) with the six youngest. So cute! Ammon is the only one not crying...
We concluded the reunion with an awesome dance party!!
Greg dancing with Leslie.
Sarah gave everyone a "Flake" candy bar at the end of the reunion. I've never been ashamed to be called a "flake".
Saturday night was full of goodbyes because Sunday morning we all headed back home.
All of the women in the Flake family with their youngest child.
The eleven siblings: Joel, Sarah, Justin, Heather, Bethany, me, Whitney, Ashley, Derek, Dillon, and Cassidy. I'm pretty lucky to have such awesome siblings. Can't wait for our next reunion in 2 years!!
A few days after the reunion, my sister Ashley's family came for a visit.
Cheyenne, Leslie, Delaney, and Emily.
Gretchen and Abby
Ben with the babies: Caleb and Gretchen.
While they were here we took them on a hike in Coal Creek just past the Wyoming border.
Me with Caleb
Cousins: Leslie, Ephraim, Frank, Delaney, Emily, Cheyenne, and Abby.
Thanks so much for coming to see us!
Beautiful kids, beautiful memories. We love you all so much.
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