Wrapping up 50th Anniversary!

I have been procrastinating this post because I have already written so much about the reunion. But i'm using my blog as a journal/diary thing so I guess I need to finish. Friday was the big 50th Celebration. We all met up in Provo Canyon at Vivian park for family pictures. Then we ate dinner and got ready for the party. I wasn't that helpful. . . I was playing with the babies. It was a lot of fun. Everyone put a lot of work into it and I think my grandparents loved it! There were a lot of my grandparents friends and family there and a lot of people said a little special something to them after all the kids had their turn sharing memories.

My gma and gpa on their wedding day

family and friends watching the little presentation
Lets see, Saturday morning the boys had a golf tournament. They were all competing for my gpa's legendary putter. This was Shawn's first time playing 18 holes. He did okay, my uncles weren't too hard on him (: I'm sure he will get better with time. . . My dad ended up winning (no one else had a chance, he shot like a 77). No one ended up with the putter. . . gpa said he will bury it with him when he dies. haha

Later that afternoon my mom and I met up with everyone at the Stoddard's pool. Their pool is always a blast. My dad warned me to not wear a 2 piece. . . but since when do I listen to him? haha. All I heard from my aunts and uncles "Angela, you should be setting a good example for your younger cousins who look up to you. If you were a young womens leader would you teach them to wear bikinis?". Listen. . . here is MY opinion. I wouldn't tell them what they can and can't wear. I would advise them to be modest. And what will I do when I have a daughter? I would say, "if you are going to be out with your friends/guys wear a modest swimsuit. If you are just out with your family or EXTENDED family who cares. Get a good tan, your family shouldn't judge you!" I will wear a bikini as long as I can. Thats just what I think, Shawn says anyone who gives me crap is just jealous.

Saturday night was the talent show. I thought it was going to be lame, but it was my favorite part of the whole reunion. So much fun! Ash and I did an Backstreet Boys dance 10 years ago at a reunion. . . and no one lets us live it down. We have it video taped and we watch it when we all get together. SO THIS YEAR we decided to do a remake. Ash and I remembered the moves like it was yesterday. . . just came naturally. We had all the little girl cousins dance behind us. They were so cute and tried to do exactly what we were doing. haha it was hilarious though. we had everyone laughing pretty hard! What a fun night!!!

Sunday. . . most of the fam had to leave. Todd and Sharolyn blessed Justin and Shawn and I were able to make it. I LOVE THOSE KIDS. Lots of yummy food. Sad to say goodbye to everyone. We all had such a blast! Thanks to all of my family, love you all so much!!!