Ma and Pa Stubz: July 2010

Every other year we have a Stubblefield Family Reunion. It is the highlight of my life to have my children and grandchildren all together in one place. Sadly, this year we were missing Jared's family due to their recent move to Pennsylvania. However, we did have 12 adults and 22 of our 26 grandchildren there. Our theme was Firm as the Mountains Around Us with 1Nephi 2:10 - Steadfast and Immovable, as our scriptural reference. When we arrived, each family tye-dyed shirts to distinguish themselves (holding aloft our colors). It was a mess, but fun. The shirts turned out beautifully.
The home we rented was perfect for our needs. It was HUGE, with commanding views of Mt Timpanogas, Heber Valley, and Red Ledges Golf Course. Usually, we have to rent two cabins, but this home allowed us to all be together. It didn't seem crowded at all, and there was plenty of space for everyone to sit at mealtime. We played hard, laughed a lot and thoroughly enjoyed being around one another (speaking for myself). You will have to check out some of the others' blogs for more photos. We took a big family photo, but those pics are on Megan's camera.
Enjoy the photo dump here:
Here is a view of the front of the house we rented in Heber Valley, and some of the kids out front.

Brielle and Amanda looking over the log railing. Ada and Tyghe on the gnarled hunk of wood in the entryway

Some of the family participated in the inaugural Hobbler Half Marathon in Springville, Utah. Megan did a half marathon, while Bud, Micah, Andrea, Kendall, Sara and Caemlyn all did the 5K. Photos of the event are on Megan's camera - so you'll have to wait for those. Here are some of the after effects of the run - oh wait, why is Cory napping? He must be pooped from cheering them on.

Grandpa's homemade Rocket Launcher is always a big hit. The kids fashion their own rocket, and then they launch them over, and over again. Sometimes the rockets need to be retrieved off roofs and out of trees.

We rented a huge Waterslide for a day, and really got our money's worth. The kids and a few adults spent most of the day out on it. The mountain water was very chilly!!

Kids in the Hot Tub. They would use the waterslide until they were half frozen, then go warm up in the Hot Tub.

Grandma and kids in the Media Room. This is where Sam, Zephram, Tristan and Kelman spent a lot of time playing Wii.

Pool in the Rec Room.

Ping Pong in the Rec Room.

A game of Go Fish with grandma.

After Church and lunch, we headed for Emigration Canyon and This is the Place Monument. We also spent some time at Temple Square. Josh's and Micah's Families had already headed for home in Iowa and Arizona respectively.

Last, here are few hot air balloons in Heber Valley the morning of our departure. What a wonderful time we had rekindling our family ties and our love for one another. Thanks to everyone for making the effort to be there and contributing to the festivities. We surely missed Jared's family.