Family Reunions

Last week we had two family reunions in Island Park and West Piney. As the second youngest of 6, I have lots of nieces and nephews and I love being with them! Those of my siblings that live far away come once a year so it's a really special time. Even the newest addition, Jaxon came! The weather was absolutely gorgeous when we went to our traditional lake in Montana. The water is cold but so clear. My sister took some professional pictures of the whole clan, so there will be more pictures to come. I love my family and feel so blessed to be a part of it! The second reunion was for my mom's family. The slide was the center attraction. My cousin Gabe went down so many times...I lost track at fifty! Grant loved being outside and it was so fun to be around lots of family. So thanks to everyone who helped put the reunions together!!

Flyboys

Tyson and I just finished watching Flyboys. I had read an article in our newspaper recently about a movie called Flyboys that was played at Spud Fest, the director was from here, etc. I got on Netflix and at the bottom of recommended movies, there's a listing of favorites from your home town. I saw a movie called Flyboys and figured it was the same one. I put it on our queue. When we got the movie, I of course thought nothing of the fact that James Franco (Spiderman anyone?), the main character, and Tony Bill, the Oscar-winning director, would obviously not be doing a film that was shown here at Spud Fest. The movie was excellent. Though somewhat graphic as war movies often are, I was intrigued by the story (based on truth) and loved how Franco's character developed. Plus Tyson and I both just recently read a biography about the Wright brothers, so we knew something about the planes they were flying. After the movie I did some searching and realized that what I had read about in the newspaper was actually The Flyboys.
Confusing! How can they have practically the same name? Anyway, that movie is set to come out some time in the fall and the director is from here. It's about two 12-year-olds who end up as stowaways on a plane, rather than a group of Americans who fly planes for the French in World War I. So I laughed. I guess we can enjoy both now!

Growing up

Climbing in... Grant is growing up. He climbs everywhere and gets into everything. He looks like such a big boy! I can't help but feel a little sad about it. Does every mom wish her children would stay young forever?

Jaxon

Introducing baby Jaxon! My brother and sister-in-law had their second baby on Saturday. He is so sweet! He's helping boost the number of boys in the family, because let's face it, girls dominate right now. Here is his proud older sister. And here's the cute family.