Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Annual "Hoopes" Reunion



YAY! This is by far one of my favorite times of the year, when Labor Day rolls around and the Hoopes reunion is in full swing! This year my Aunt Toni and Uncle Joe hosted us at their place in Fruita Colorado, the Theme for the reunion: A Family for all Seasons! Each family was a holiday (Us=Easter) with the hosts (The Weaver Fam.) being Christmas. It was a weekend full of Christmas activities including:

Stockings to greet us each morning, filled to the brim

A Christmas tree

A Gift exchange

And a visit from the Jolly Man himself, accompanied by the singing of Carols

We also enjoyed the fun of Thanksgiving (Turkey dinner and all), St. Pattys Day (Green Biscuts and Gravy), Halloween and Valentines!

{Our Family Flag - yep, I made it :)}
{Somehow, everytime I got this kid dry he ended up back here!} {This kept the kids entertained while the Women did a craft and the Guys went golfing}
{What do ya know, here he is again, back in the water}{Don't worry, Avi's mom doesn't really let her drink Mountain Dew - although she is trying awfully hard to get anything out of this empty can, Laex...he'll settle for a tomatoe!}
Next year...A LUAU in Waikiki Whiterocks!

3 comments:

The Hoopes Family said...

I am so glad we were all able to go to the family reunion. Hey if you guys have any other pics of Avi will you send them to us?

Thanks!!

Danielle Hacking said...

Looks like a ton of fun! What a great idea for a reunion, you guys are so creative, glad you enjoyed your Labor Day Weekend. We need to get together for lunch, I'm free whenver, when can you go?

Mandi said...

I love it, you guys are so crazy all the time. What a fun family reunion. I will have to remember this idea!!