Meet and Greet for Lance and Deanna

On August 3rd, we began with a little "Meet and Greet" for Lance and Deanna at Marriott Mountainside. Many family members couldn't attend their wedding reception in Cali in Dec., so we decided to have a little something for both families here. Lance and Deanna came to the McKinlay extended family reunion the weekend before, so many of the McKinlays were able to meet Deanna. Some couldn't attend the next week, but here is a picture of those who came! Pictured left to right is Alex and Andrew, Uncle Danny, Lance, Deanna, and Cousin Emily! Aunt Rosemary and Uncle John came, too - wish they were in the picture as well! The extended Purdy family came and it was fun to meet them and to become better acquainted with them. Actually, Charlotte and Peter Tidwell and Danielle and Kate McKinlay drove up to help with the grandchildren on Temple night. They were so sweet - we sure love them and so do the grandchildren! Thank you for your unselfish service to the family and for your love. Iris and Melanie came up during the week and spent several hours with us, too! What a treat!

Summer Fun! Chapter Nine Nuclear McKinlay Family Reunion

How can a week go by so quickly after you have waited for it for two years? Fortunately, we can return to that time by returning to family blogs to refresh living memories! Our family convened at the Park City Marriott Mountainside from August 3 to August 10th, 2008 for a fun filled week. Our theme for the week was "Mission Possible" and we had custom T-shirts and bandanas with our points of origin on them as well. We began our reunion by being transported (what a treat - we felt like rock stars!) to the Salt Lake City Temple on the ZRIIVost (provided by Clint) and attended a session and that enjoyed a late dinner together. Thursday night we were delighted with a Home Evening on Temples presented by Alex. Friday night we had a joint Talent Show with the Purday family (Lance's new wife, Deanna's family) that we all enjoyed immensely. We concluded with a testimony meeting on Saturday night with many beautiful thoughts and feelings shared and expressed. During the week we swam, rode the Alpine Slide and Alpine Coaster, the Merry-Go-Round, joined in family relays for the children with prizes, hiked, walked, ran, skipped, jumped - it just seemed we were in constant motion! Delicious meals were planned by family members as Liz and Nate, Larisa and Jared, Rod and Amy, and Mom and Dad - there was always something yummy to eat! Thanks to all who gave so much; we are truly blessed and love to be with family!