Thursday, August 20, 2009

Family Reunion and City of Rocks

Our annual Jones Family Reunion is always the first weekend of August in Almo, Idaho (about 1 1/2 from where we live). It's a tiny little town on the outskirts of the City of Rocks where Chris' mom's family originates from. We woke to a dismal morning and left bright and early at 6:00 a.m. to get there in time to help with breakfast.

Chris was nice enought to pull off to the side of the road a few times so I could take a few pictures:


Although it was a gloomy, cloudy morning I was able to get a few nice pictures. Some of my favorite subjects for photography are old buildings and vintage objects. I love the barn boards below in this old shed.


At the reunion Brady had a blast riding the "train" and on the buggy pulled by the ponies. He went from one to the other for about 2 hours!!!


He was such a good big brother and let sissy have a ride with him too!!


Olivia and I went for a ride on the buggy as well, which she liked but thought was pretty cold! It was the coldest day of the summer!!!

When we weren't busy taking rides, Olivia played pass with her cousin, Ella.
It was a fun day with delicious ducth oven cooking, fun times mingling with family and watching the "young guys" get beat by the "old guys" AGAIN in a softball game!!!
On the way home we took the "picturesque" ride and went through the City of Rocks. I was able to take some great shots which I hope to frame!!!

























What a beautiful ending to a nice family day!!!

1 comment:

Bradbury Bunch said...

So how many hugs and kisses did Brady and Oliva get at the reunion?? I can only imagine!! :) LOL I was hoping to see a picture of Uncle Butch and Aunt Patty-they're my favorite!