"Blasting off"... Martin Family Reunion 09

July 2nd tents were pitched and sleeping bags rolled out. Space ships were built in anticipation of the next three action packed days at Grampa and Gramma Martin's... (that's me and Ken... I still can't believe it!) We all gathered to enjoy a fun filled reunion... and had soooooo much fun!


We started our reunion with a trip to the Draper Temple to perform sealings for our ancestors. There was a great spirit in the temple and we loved our time with those who joined us. Thanks for helping us Grampa Christensen!

The next morning we headed to Grampa Christensen's to spread some love and service! His neighbor's mother had just passed away...so we spread the love to their yard too. Gramma Christensen fed us lots of pizza and kept the kids busy with treats!
Brady sharing his hat with grampa!
Grampa and his little "Gang of Greats"...
Our men at work!
Court and Sharee working in gramma's flower bed.

That afternoon after naptime... we headed to the new water park in Draper to cool off... and have alot of fun in the water.







That night we were treated to a great firewook display by Uncle Court!
The Grand Finale!
Nate and mom...
Court in his element...
Brandon and Brady having a shoot out!

The next day we were off to Aunt Sharee and Uncle Court's pool for a swim and a BBQ. We watched the annual Martin Splash and Dive Olympics!
Court and his Canonball...
Bam and his Canonball...
Nate wins the Canonball event!

And then it was off to the Beez Game for more fun and fireworks!

Kenny, Landon and RyAnne...
Sharee and Brady...
Brandon, Lauren and Emma...
Sunday we gathered to attend church services and then family dinner together. Grampa taught about Rocketships and how they are supported by a launch pad until they are ready to be powered into space... eventually each rocket has to run on it's own power. He likened this to each of us and how we were born into families who provide a great support system to learn and grow. Eventually we each have to power ourselves to stay on course. Gramma reminded us that just as rockets have a command center to helps them and guide them... each of us have the ultimate command center to help us stay the course and return to our Heavenly Father. After our lesson... Uncle Dave launched homemade rockets much to the delight of the children.