Party Olsen Style

We went to the Olsen's for a party... It was suppose to be a camp out but with the summer rain it ended up inside. It was super neat getting to know the Olsen's better. Victoria (Tory) taught Natalie a few songs on the piano and now she plays them all the time.
This is a pic of Elise dancing during the game Curses.

We had plenty to eat. It was dry long enough to barbecue hot dogs, hamburgers, and a couple of steaks. Elise likes to make sure there is plenty to eat.

I showed Tory how to party Perry style... she looks like she's ready to go to celebrate New Years Eve or something.

This is Aubree and Bailey saying the pledge of allegiance... party animals.

Natalie in her party hat.

A'leese and Aubree in theirs...party garb that is.

Joe had to get in on the stuff... I have to admit he pulls it off nicely.

The Ball Family Reunion...2009

What would a outing be without grandpa and his stories? April you are a rockstar!!!!
Natalie and Hersey. What a cool dog.

Dawnell cooking hamburger for tacos. Seems like she is always the "Chef".

What do you get when you mix several generations with love, food, activities, and water (rain) lots and lots of water???? A fantastic family reunion.

Here we are marching of to play in one of the fun-est activities provided( by God).

We laughed and kicked played and splashed, splashed, splashed...Notice who the biggest kid was (center stage.. hint:Karolyn)

What a fun fun thing to do when all you have is rain.

James and Sarah doing what they do best, harassing each other. I am soooo glad the Keyes came they added so much to the trip. The motel had to be experienced by more than just one family:)

K'Lee built a sand castle.

Some of us (the fun group) dove into the water for a COLD dip in the lake.

Here is a pic of the "fun group" at least most of us...

What a crowning finish to a perfect reunion.....Chris you stole everyone at the Perry house's heart. We sure do love you all.
SEE YA AGAIN NEXT YEAR.

Hunting for Asparagus

John's being our sexy Asparagus hunter.... or at least attempting at it.
Natalie is supervising Grandpa while he picks!
Now that's SEXY!!!
Here we are closer to the end of the hunt chewing on our bounty.

I found a *"glory hole" and wasn't about to let anyone else pick from my spot.

A'leese and Grandpa found a good spot even though a lot of the asparagus had gone to seed.

A'leese, Natalie, and K'Lee walking along the canal banks out by Elwood. It was a beautiful day.

K'Lee showing off her loot. We got a grand total of seven bags full...

It was fun.... Grandma and Grandpa always make Asparagus hunting awesome! Thanks for sharing the best spots with us. The only thing missing was Johnny:(

*Glory Hole; is what we call an area loaded with ripe, perfect to pick asparagus.

The Brigham Town Musicians (a play)

Robber one(K'Lee) and robber two(Alyssa) discussing whether or not they should go back into the house they were scared from because of ghosts.
The animals coming straight at the audience brought out one of the best lines from the play. As they plunged forward Bruce (Cierra's grandpa) said, "Here they come!" and the whole audience laughed:)
K'Lee and Cierra were the best! Both had their lines down and they were the superstars of the night. THEY made us proud!!!

Young to Old love... what a gift.

I recently came across this picture of my mother and fathers wedding. They were married forty six years ago, in 1962.

It amazes me how some people can make it through lives storms, together. Anyone who has been married (even for a short time) knows that success in a relationship doesn't just happen. It takes a great deal of work, patience, love, and LONG SUFFERING. I just want to say thank you to all those couples who have gone before me and have shown me that the pay off is worth the price. Mom and Dad your love and loyalty to one another has been an inspiration to those of us looking on. THANK YOU for your example of true love!!!!

Way to go Pam!!!

This is the moment that Pam had waited and worked for, for over a course of twenty years!
She was so happy it was spectacular. I couldn't be prouder of her.
The energy and enthusiasm in during the commencement made me long for the day when it will be my turn. A'leese assured me she would bring her husband and two kids on that day :)

Eatable Creating

Natalie and Brinn were bored the other day so they got out my Taste of Home Bakers cookbook and scanned the pages until they found this recipe for Peanut butter lovers cake. They did the entire thing by themselves and it turned out awesome. Good Job girls!!!