Heise

On the 21st-23rd we had our annual Williams reunion. This year it was again at Heise Hot Springs. I don't ever complain when we have it there, it is pretty close and not very expensive and there is a lot to do to keep the kids entertained. We camped 2 nights and had a great time visiting with family. Matt had to mow lawns on the first day and I went by myself with the kids. We were the first ones there and I had out tent put up and bedding all arranged before anyone else even got there. I was pretty proud of myself for pretty much putting up a tent all by myself. Parker did help my a little bit, he is still pretty small and not quite strong enough to do big things, but he was my helper and I was proud of him for the help that he did give me. The kids had been asking for a week when we were going camping so they were extremely excited about getting to Heise. The first day we mostly visited and caught up with what everyone had been up to. The kids all slept great in the tent although I was a little chilly during the night. I had to have Matt bring up sleeping bags so we would be warmer the next night. On Friday we took the kids miniature golfing and swimming. Parker was so excited to go on the water slide with Matt. After one ride he changed his mind. Paige went with Matt on the slide and didn't want to go again. I did convince her to go with me and then she wanted to ride again. So she was the one that ended up liking the water slide. The pool was more expensive than I remembered, but it was the first thing we had really done as a family all summer so I justified spending that much. My mom watched Paxten back at camp so it was nice to just be able to give the other 2 kids some attention. We only swam for about an hour and the kids and I were ready to go. The rest of the weekend was made up of good food and lots of visiting. We had a fun time, as usual, and look forward to the next reunion next supper. We are such a close family and I love the tradition that has been established of having a reunion. We figured out that we have been having regular reunions for at least 20 years!! I can remember going when I was a little girl and now I am able to bring my kids and let them create wonderful memories as well.