Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Brunson Family Reunion 2008

Twenty Eight years ago the first "Brunson" grandchild was turning five and Grandpa Dean wanted to do something special with him. So he took Jared over a mountain near McGill, Nevada called Axe Handle. It is about a 4 mile hike. This became a Brunson tradition as each grandchild anxiously awaited turning five and going over the hill with Grandpa. 26 grandkids and approximately 28 great-grandkids later we all look forward to this gathering and the picnic after it! Thank you Grandpa for the fabulous homemade ice cream, the homemade rootbeer, and the great time!

Preparing for the hike! Here we go..........

At this dead tree there is a time capsule buried that is dug up each year and new goodies added to it. We also always take a group picture on this tree!

The entire group that was able to attend this July 19, 2008! What a great family to be a part of! Love the Brunson's!

Grandpa Dean and the great-grandkids that were able to attend this year!

Timber Creek.......Grandpa Dean's favorite place on earth! Look how clear that water is............cold too!

Brunson Family Picnic July 2008

After the five year old hike we all gathered together at Timber Creek for a family picnic. It was so fun to visit and be out in the cool mountain air! Notice.....Carter is in most of our pictures! LOL!
Jessica and Carter enjoying swinging in the mountains!


Cousins from Idaho (near the base of the Teton's poor people!) ...Jeremy, Abby, Savannah, Houston, Maddie! So fun to see them!

Timber Creek.....beautiful....serene!

Ryan and Carter .......smile please we are almost done with pictures little guy!

Cousin Brady, Kathy and Carter catching up!

Katie and Carter loving life!

Even the dogs had a great time! Ditto really liked Riglee.....though Riglee did not have the same feelings for Ditto! HA!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Love San Diego!

July 11-13 found us in sunny San Diego watching the Braves/Padres games! We had a great time! Look at that smile on Ryan's face.....he loves the games! But then we all do....we have even converted Jessica! YEAH!


Who do you think found herself up close with Mike Gonzalez?
The girls enjoying the game!
We stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The view from our room was of the Coronado Island Bridge. So fun!
The games were at night so Saturday we went over to Coronado Island and Imperial Beach! We all love the beach! Then we headed to one of our favorite places for lunch......Panera Bread! Yum!
Nothing as cute as Carter on the beach!