Hill Family Reunion at Lake Powell

A few weeks ago, the Hill Family (Reed and Helen and their children and grandchildren and great grandchildren) went to Lake Powell.  We had a GREAT time!!  Here is a slide show that kind of captures all that we did.

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Terry and Marilyn planned it all and did a great job.  Each family was in charge of 2 meals which worked out great.  We did lunch one day and dinner another day (by the way, spaghetti for 42 people is a little difficult because that's a lot of water to boil for the noodles).  Marilyn's niece and her husband and their 8 children hosted us and they were fabulous!! They made sure everyone had lots of fun boating, skiing, wake boarding, surfing, tubing, etc.  Uncle Curtis brought down 2 jet skis which added even more fun and adventure.  I've decided I'm not a very good driver and enjoyed riding more than driving.  Rachel and Rebecca think I'm a terrible driver since we almost kissed the cliff when I let go of the accelerator and then realized I couldn't turn without it.  Yikes.  But, we didn't crash and made it back to the boat safely.

Shawna and Jeff brought Grant who spent a lot of time fishing AND catching.  Roger, Carrie, Christian (who just got back from his mission a short time ago), and Patrick flew out from West Virginia to go also.  Terry and Marilyn, Christa, Tera and BJ (and baby on the way), Chantel, Cameron, Aaron and Amanda all came for the whole time.  Nathan and Emily and their 2 cute little girls arrived on Friday to spend the day and night with us near the end.  Curtis, Irene, Jordan, Tyler and Becky came.  David, Gaylene, Tanner, Rachel, Rebecca and Adam all came too.  Jared and Tori started out with us but they left early (on Friday afternoon) to go to a wedding in LasVegas and then fly out to Uganda for 2 months.  Oh... and GRANDMA AND GRANDPA were there too!!

Grandma was a little nervous about the prospect of sleeping on a boat in the water since she's not too fond of the water but it turned out to be fine and I think they had a great time!!

Everyone got along really well and all the cousins had a super fun time together.  It was fun to see them all gathered on the top deck in the evening playing the silliest games but having so much fun together.  We had lots of together time since we all pretty much slept together too.  The boat has these big sleeping cushions that we got out at night and spread all around the deck to sleep on.  It worked out pretty well.

The Powells loved Lake Powell and plan to go again some time.  Anyone else who wants to go again, let's plan it and DO IT!!  Maybe in 2015 when Josh is home so he can go with us.