2010 Family Reunion

I guess there is one downfall of having such a big family. There are too many good memories, too many photos, too many relationships, too many fun times, too many amazing (and hilarious) talents shown at the talent show, too many cute nieces and nephews that are growing so fast, too much fun and joy at the yearly Z family reunion to capture it in a few blog posts. Last year, I didn't even try. While I won't even get close to capturing the essence of the yearly family reunion and indicating how much I love it, I'll at least try to portray a few of the moments from this year.

First, the whole crew who made it. Ked and I left Sam at home to take his finals. :( Summer and Clint's family kept him company, as they couldn't make it either. We were happy Derek was serving as a missionary in New Jersey, but we missed him. And of course, Ginger's absence is always sorely and tenderly felt.

The youngest three grandsons

The youngest three grandsons and their moms.

Tucker and Jen, Brandi and Dane, Ked and Amber

It was fun to get to hang out one morning before all of us had our flights back home.

Tuck, Dane, and their grammie, working in the garden.

More on the Ranch 5/17/10

At the end of the family reunion, Ked and I were back on the ranch a few days before heading back home. He loved the dog's and got really excited to see them, especially when they were play-fighting (should I be worried?). We didn't spend a lot of time with the horses, but here's Ked's first (and only) experience with a horse. Next time I'll sit him on one.

Avocado Pickin'

I arrived home just in time for an avocado harvest. My first two mornings there, I got to help a little--the first time with Ked in the backpack, which got a little heavy, but it was fun.

Dad and Joseph

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