Family Reunions 2009

The focal point of my every summer since childhood is the Pugmire family reunion/campout. The past 2 yrs I have been blessed to also have a Thompson family reunion/campout as well. Brandt especially had so much fun at both of them. Our Thompson reunion was the first weekend in August and was attended by almost everyone this year, minus Lisa's family. I was able to get some pictures of a few of Brandt's favorite activities. Riley Wells' roping steer was a hit.

Look at that concentration...

Getting a little help untangling himself from the rope from Adam.

Brandt's wagon was very popular again this year. Here he is with Emmett and Tommy, Adam and Erin's boys.

Whitney spent a lot of time pulling them around, as did some of the other older cousins- yay for me!

Most of Brandt's time was spent following the big boys around. He thought he was just as big as they were and they were good to humor him.

"Stick 'em up!"

He also had fun playing in the dirt with his trucks. In this one he's with Adrie. He also had his big Tonka trucks with him and before long the kids were pushing them (and riding them) down the hill. There were only a few crashes, but no broken bones or stitches, so it was all good.

Doug, Shellie, Kaylen, Tara, and Kevin kicken' back in the shade.

Bryce, Angela, Matt, and Tiffany. Thanks, love you, too, Brycie! And now for my very favorite pictures...

Brandt discovered that it was lots of fun to hang out under the picnic table and play in the dirt.

I finally talked him into coming out so I could try to get a couple good pictures to show off just how dirty he was.

They still don't do the filth justice- he was covered from head to toe, inside and out!!
And loved every minute of it!!!!

To be continued...