This past Saturday, Megan and Samantha had their Spring Piano Recital. They both did a great job. I love listening to them both play the piano, and to hear the progress that they are making.
Later that afternoon we went to a Pioneer themed party that was put on by 4 families in our ward for 3 other families in the ward. It started out as a very mysterious event. We received an invitation in the mail a few weeks ago inviting us to a summer party, but giving very few details. It turns out that it is a tradition for one of the families to do this each year, and to invite a few different families to attend each time. Those families will then help put the party on the next year. It was a lot of fun. So much time and effort was put into the event. We are truly grateful to each of those families for all of their hard work, and for providing us with such a fun afternoon.
When we arrived at the party, we were greeted with a handcart. We had to load our kids into the handcart, and then pull them down one hill and up another to get to the "Old Wild West"
There was lots of food and drinks.
We were served goat (not kidding),
"Mormon" beans, baked potatoes, and corn bread
We played games like the sack race
The 3 legged race
The egg race
The egg throw
Bobbing for donuts
Bobbing for apples
Got it!
And a pie eating contest!
4 comments:
what a fun idea! Loved the pics!
Looks so fun! So...if you are in charge next year - and don't have a goat to serve...I have a three legged yorkie I would be happy to donate to the cause. :)
The girls did great at their piano recital -- very impressive!! The party looked like lots of fun too.
What talented children you have!
I loved the picture of you and Mike being pioneers...almost believable. Did Mike really do bobbing for apples? I hope he was the first face to go into the bucket. Just think of all the spit in that thing! That is one game I can't play as an adult.
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