Successful Reunion

Thanks to everyone that helped pull off a really fun weekend: First Grandma for having a great family. Seth, Ashlee, Kaelan, and Forest planning activities. Lynne for providing kid activities and fun. Debbie and Laura for crafts and activities for us girls. Dane for horse back riding and picture taking. Shari for the super cute treasure hunt even with snacks provided. Ashlee, Bob, Mike, Lynne, Debbie, Millie, Kaysha, Shari, Rhett, Sara, Mark, Britton and any others I missed for providing yummy dishes for all the meals. We missed everyone that was not able to come but we enjoyed the activities and time together with those that were there.


Some of the highlights.

Triming Grandma's Tree.
*all the men helped do some yard work around Grandma's house, triming trees and cutting back weeds. The tree looked so much better that we just had to put a swing in it.

Horse back riding
*all the kids young and old got to take a few turns on Chester and Queenie. Everyone did really well and the horses did not put up any big fights.
* those kiddos waiting for turns played tea party with Grandma Lynn or rode bikes around the town.


*That night Aunt Debbie lead a discussion of the memories of Grandpa Lambson, lots of great stories were shared of trying to jump back in Grandpa's truck after you opened the gate for him and he would try to leave you. It was a special night for all of us to hear and remember the great example he was.


*The next morning we kicked off with a pancake breakfast. Yummy.

*Then many participated in a epic paintball war. No pictures were taken, but the welts and war stories were still pretty good.

*That afternoon was the 2012 LFR Strong Man Competition. Teams were made, timers set and muscles and sweat were used.

* That afternoon Grandma Shari designed a Ramah treasure hunt, Kids and Parents rode a school bus around town following clues and exploring Ramah. They even provided a little service at the graveyard.


* To end the great weekend we had a yummy pot luck with lots of Grandma Millie's pies and a family talent show. The musical talent was awesome, and some of the guys did acts from "whose line is it anyway" to bring in the laughs.

Thanks again to everyone! Love

To see all the pictures from the reunion you can log on to facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.333445116743677&type=1

Kid stuff

Bringing playdough, kites, kickballs, and bubble gum to share with kids of all ages for games and fun. Such as kickball game on the lawn, windy afternoon kite flying, playdough sculpting contest, and an ultimate bubble blowing contest. ;)

Should be able to make our own fun while some of the "BIG" kids are paintballing, wrestling and such.

Shari is also planning a really fun Daddy kid treasure hunt for some point in the weekend.

Updates to Family Reunion Schedule

•Date: July 27th and 28th

•Facilities: Those family members coming from out of town can camp around Grandma’s home, other family member’s homes, or at camping sites less than half a mile from the gate on the Mesa. Those family members with health concerns or young children and do not wish to camp should make arrangements to stay in the homes of local family members.


Friday-July 27th
8:00 AM- Breakfast - Provided
9:00 AM- Service Project for Grandma
10:30 AM- Socializing time and practice for variety show.
12:00 PM- Lunch by Individual Families
1:00 PM- Twister(Super-Sized), Swinging, and water activities.
2:30 PM- Set up Camp for those camping outdoors.
5:30 PM- Dinner -Potluck-Church Pavilion- Bring something to share. Cake and Birthday Celebration
7:00 PM- Family History Presentation and Family Stories. Movie to follow.

Saturday-July 28th
8:00 AM- Breakfast- Pancake Breakfast, Yummy! Under Church Pavilian
9:00 AM- Outdoor activities
10:30 AM-12:00 PM- Lunch by Individual Families
1:00 PM- Strong Man Competition**
2:30 PM- Crafting for women and activities for dads and kids.
5:30 PM- Dinner-Potluck-Church pavilion- Bring something to share
7:00 PM- Variety Show*

* To include a planned program and skits by the kids.
** Competition to involve throwing, climbing, and running as a team effort. Those wishing to compete should come prepared for mild physical exertion and to get dirty.

There will be mountain biking, horseback riding and paintballing activities planned please bring your own gear if planning on participating in any of these activities. Saddles, tack and horses will be provided. There are a few extra paint ball guns please bring your own if you have them, as well as your own paint balls and CO2.

Things we need everyone to bring

* Snacks and lunch item that your individual family needs.

* Potluck food to share, kitchens and cooking equipment will be available if you need to cook your food items.

* A case of bottled water per family.

* Tents and sleeping gear if planning to camp out, unless other arrangements have been made.

* Paper plates, cups and utensils.

* Ladies bring pictures/scrapbooking paper if you are doing crafts. Aunt Debbie will have scrapbook paper that you can buy from her if you want to do that.

2012 Alden and Dorothy Lambson Family Reunion

Dear family,
We’re excited to have everyone at this year’s family reunion. We’re planning some fun events and hope many of you can come. The following is the basic outline of the weekend:

•Date: July 27th and 28th

•Meals: Still in the planning stages. We will update you as soon as possible.

•Facilities: Those family members coming from out of town can camp around Grandma’s home, other family member’s homes, or at camping sites less than half a mile from the gate on the Mesa. Those family members with health concerns or young children and do not wish to camp should make arrangements to stay in the homes of local family members.

•Tentative Schedule:

Friday-July 27th
8:00 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM- Service Project for Grandma
10:30 AM- Socializing time and practice for variety show.
12:00 PM- Lunch by Individual Families
1:00 PM- Twister(Super-Sized), Swinging, and water activities.
2:30 PM-
5:30 PM- Dinner
7:00 PM- Variety Show*

Saturday-July 28th
8:00 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM- Outdoor activities
10:30 AM-12:00 PM- Lunch by Individual Families
1:00 PM- Strong Man Competition**
2:30 PM- Crafting for women and activities for dads and kids.
5:30 PM- Dinner
7:00 PM- Family History Presentation and Family Stories. Movie to follow.

* To include a planned program and skits by the kids.
** Competition to involve throwing, climbing, and running as a team effort. Those wishing to compete should come prepared for mild physical exertion and to get dirty.
There will be mountain biking, horseback riding and paintballing activities planned please bring your own gear if planning on participating in any of these activities. Saddles, tack and horses will be provided. There are a few extra paint ball guns please bring your own if you have them, as well as your own paint balls and CO2.

We will be e-mailing any updates and changes that come up. Please let us know if you can attend!

Trying to Get a Count

Aunt Debbie and Crew are trying to a get a head count for the Family Reunion July 27th- 29th, 2012.

Leave a comment or contact her facebook, e-mail, phone, etc. if you are coming.

So excited! It is going to be great.

Next Reunion

We have decided to try and have a reunion this year on the 27th and 28th of July 2012 in Ramah, NM. We don't know how much longer we will have grandma around and would like to see as many of you there as possible. If you have contact with any of the family please invite them to this group . If they don't have a facebook, please message their contact info so we can contact them. We love you all and hope to see you next year.
-Forrest Grace
Some of the suggestions that we have gotten so far from family members for actives. paintball war, skeet shooting. shooting contest. four wheeling, quilting a blanket for grandma with each square a picture of different member of her family. there is also several places to go hiking, like El Morro or the ice caves.
- James Lambson

Planning and organizing are going on as we read.

Facebook

Hello Family!

So Forrest Grace has started a facebook group for the family as well.

Alden and Dorothy Lambson Family Reunion GROUP

Another way for the family to stay connected and get information.
It is a private group so just ask to join and Forrest will add you to the group.