There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

JUNE 21-25, 2013: BEACH SIBLING REUNION

BEACH SIBLING REUNION
JUNE 21-25, 2013

After dropping our teenagers off at the pioneer trek, Vernon dropped me off at the Tulsa Airport and I caught a flight to Phoenix, AZ to attend a reunion for my siblings.  Polly picked me up and we kept it a surprise from Dad and Mom!  
Here are some pictures of the cabin we stayed at in Heber, Arizona.

View from the front porch

View of the cabin
 





Room assignments:  I had the Christmas room!
All of us kids had arrived and then Dad and Mom finally arrived via driver Ross! 
 

 Helping Dad up the front stairs

 Helping Mom up those front stairs


 Mom is settled down and it was time for a surprise!




 I was fun to surprise them.  I appreciated my siblings going along!
It was fun!

 Dad shares things with us about the Martin Handcart Company


 Roland on the left, Carla in the middle and Ross on the right

Joel supervises Roland's cutting of a nice steak!

Look at the counter full of treats and snacks!

Carla and Roland work on making jewelry.

 Clea and Roy

Jane crochets gifts for her grandkids!

Janell works on her notes from Chef Brad's classes on grains!

BEACH SISTERS
Connie, Eileen, Polly, Janell, Jane
Connie, Eileen, Ross, Polly, Janell, Jane, Roland
Roy and Clea Beach with their children




 






 Check out all of those "dotting daughters" taking care of Mom's leg!  Nurse Eileen offers the expert advice while the rest of us give our "2 cents" worth!

Here are some random "bunny pictures."  There were 3 rabbits out in the  yard enjoying the green grass!  My kiddos -- especially Daniel, Rachel and David -- would have gone crazy over watching these bunnies!!!

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