2011 Runion

Lauren informed us that you all decided that the next reunion was going to be in San Antonio Texas or Park City. After checking their average temps for the week in question (first week in August), we would be happy to attend Park City but will take a pass on San Antonio. 99 Degrees with humidity versus 60 degrees and dry made up our minds pretty quickly.

Reunion Pics

I have it on good authority that a cd was made of everyone's reunion pictures so what is the excuse that they haven't been shared? Hmmm???

Cute Siblings

I love how much this brother and sister love each other and enjoy being together! They are adorable!

More Reunion Pics

Here are some activities we have been participating in the first 2 days of the reunion. Our first Nauvoo activity was taking a wagon ride around Nauvoo with narration on all the houses and other buildings. This tour helped us decided the things we really wanted to see.


Then we took in a couple shows in the historic cultural hall. They were really good although Jason and I have yet to finish a show thanks to Mr. Jarom. Everyone else said they all ended well.
Today was our temple day in the Nauvoo temple. It was fantastic! We decided afterward to take some pictures with everyone with Jarom in his blessing outfit. Jarom is getting blessed on Thursday so those pictures will come when the event happens. We were just getting a head start with the pictures so we don't have to make everyone get in church dress again and head to the temple. (p.s. the humidity today is OUTRAGEOUS, hence me looking weird, but oh well).

Pre-reunion Party and on the Road

The Spencer's came to Kansas for the pre-party. We had fun playing and having an outside bbq.

We sure had to bring a lot of things. We're so glad we have our minivan and that we didn't have to rely on the corolla to get us there.
Jarom has been a good traveler. He definitely has extended our driving time, but we have all needed to stop when he was ready to eat so it has been nice.
When we finally arrived in Illinois the Mississippi river was a beautiful welcome. We really enjoyed the scenic route along the river into Nauvoo.
This was a beautiful surprise as we rounded a corner. I had to hurry and get the camera out as we drove by became it snuck up on us. We are excited to walk around and get a closer look. So far things are going well... except for the scary giant bugs!

Before and During Vacation

Here is a before and during picture. The during picture was taken 4 minutes ago in IL with our pretty art work. The before picture was taken a few weeks ago; doesn't it look like I need a vacation?

On our way

It 9:00 am in the East and Jennifer and we have been on the road for 5 hours. Although it was supposed to rain it has been great weather so we had the top off the Vette for the 1st 3 hours, it was fun. We have been through Va, Md, Pa and just entered Oh. I'll post again later!! We are having fun!