July 17, 2011

Family Reunion at Camp Alpine

We enjoyed the zipline


All were there except the Goodwins


There was a talent show. This number was "As Zion's Youth in Latter Days."

We danced the Virginia Reel

Grandpa brought crafts

We walked in the woods

We enjoyed the confidence course

Archery was popular

As was boating

A good time was had by all!

In no particular order, here are some of the things that impressed me during the reunion:

1. Zachary's expertise playing "As Zion's Youth" and the young people singing it!
2. Esther's excellent performance of "Memory." Such a beautiful song.
3. Brenda's beautiful arrangement of "How Great Thou Art."
4. Jessica's song ("My Task") was spiritual and that keyboard is more expressive than I thought it would be. I'm sure my Dad was listening to it.
5. The fun of dancing the Virginia Reel. It tickled me to see how much Gideon loves to dance.
6. All those who pitched in with cooking and clean-up. Particularly Ken and his girls cleaning up after the last meal--Ken singing and making it fun and his girls working hard!
7. Gideon wanting to sit on Jason's lap during the talent show. Jason watching him while the others went running. They are buddies!
8. Ann Marie's confidence in playing a song she had memorized.
9. Creative box decorating, notably Sam's bug box and Rachel's black box with sparkles.
10. Neil's uncanny ability to find the lost lock.
11. Neil's calming MC-ing.
12. The two skits that were actually funny and creative.
13. Robin's gracefulness on the zipline.
14. Zachary's expertise in flipping burgers.
15. Brenda's prayer that Jason's wedding ring could be found (and it was the next week by a girls camp).

July 5, 2011

Emily has joined the Campbell clan but she'll always be Daddy's little girl

Gma, Neil and Berkeley

Beautiful bride, handsome groom

With Emily's siblings--Esther, Erik, Gideon and Zachary

Emily with her family including grandparents

Jason, Emily, Pam and Neil

Curtis and Erik checking out the reflecting pool

Maia and Sydney



Zachary and Gideon
It was a joyful day to see Emily and Jason sealed for all eternity.

Scenes from the reception: