Photography Mini Session

My bro in law Dave is a photographer by hobby/side job. He's doing a slammin deal for a mini session so if you're in Orange County hit him up!

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August 23

Happy Birthday Dad!

I love this quote that my dad discovered on his mission in England and has loved it ever since:


"The highest of all ideals are the teachings and particularly the life of Jesus of Nazareth, and that man is most truly great who is most Christlike. What you sincerely in your heart think of Christ will determine what you are, will largely determine what your acts will be. No person can study this divine personality, can accept his teachings, without becoming conscious of an uplifting and refining influence within himself." (Gospel Ideals, David O McKay, pg 34)

MFR 2011 more of the same

Sorry, can't and won't stop posting reunion pics. There are just too many goodies. It really doesn't get better then this....Good weather, great food, and all the people I love under one roof for a week! Ideal.

More boat pics:

MFR 2011 Talent Show

The last night of the reunion we did a talent show.

Here is just one treat from the night: The routine that had no end.

gosh, i love her.

MFR 2011 Cousin Camp

On one afternoon during the reunion my parents did a little cousin camp. I helped a little bit but really just loved sitting back and watching. I like watching my parents teach the kids, play games with them, and take them on a treasure hunt.

My mom wrote this story about the life of an ancestor of ours, Ezra T. Benson. While my parents read the story the kids colored. They were so curious and interested! I'm sad that I didn't know these stories until now because they are really impressive.

How cool is this round table? And hello lazy Susan!
Listening intently.
They made paper airplanes.
They went on a treasure hunt. Had to look up a scripture then complete a task. Then they'd pick up a clue and head to the next spot.

Last they were handed shovels and off to dig for treasure.
I spy Jane and Egan.

Treasure for everyone! (dollar toys and ring pops go a long way!)

MFR 2011. Boating

The Metcalf Family Reunion was at Bear Lake this year. I'd never been to Bear Lake before. It's gorgeous! And it made me miss the Idaho summers from my college days. It was such a fun week and I loved loved loved being with my whole family. We spent hours boating everyday and it never got old.

Want to see some boat pics? cool.

Dave

Egan

Lindsey

Brooklyn, Me, Jordan

Jackson and Teague

Benson

Jackson

Jane

My boys

I invited Jackson and Tanner to spend the night last night. They are the best! I loved having time with just them. We hit up golden spoon and got a red box. When we were walking up to the grocery store Tanner goes "Oh great, we're wearing the same pants." Ha. He was so annoyed. I'll take them anytime..matching pj bottoms and all.

"k, dance with me girl"

I spent last week in Bear Lake with the fam. It was amazing! Post vacation is sooo hard. I miss my family and I'd love to just have boat days and dance parties every day.


Here's is a lil vid....
Jane, Egan, and my mom trying to get Campbell to dance to JB.