Dunkley Family Reunion 2014

Every two years my parents put on a massive Dunkley Reunion.  Friday night is the "Dunkley Recital", Saturday is the party, and Sunday we have breakfast at Grandma and Grandpa's house and then attend their sacrament meeting with them.  This year's theme was a Dunkley Luau.  For the Recital all the kids participated in some form or another.  Reece, Benson, and Myla did a Magic trick.  Benson told jokes while Reece prepared his experiment.  It was truly a Miller moment.  Both boys were comedians and the experiment was awesome.  Here are some picture from the reunion:

Before the Recital started

Boys with Great-Grandma (89 years old) and Grandpa Dunkley (92 yrs old)

Paintball Target shooting--My Dad really gets into this.  It's one of the annual favorites.

Bubbles for the little tikes.

I love my Grandpa in the back of this picture.  It's classic because I don't know anyone who has enjoyed life as much as he has.  He has always looked for thrills and has lived every moment to it's fullest!.  He's an inspiration to us all to be happy all the time.

Rock climbing, bounce houses, trampoline, and surf board attractions

Benson was determined to do a back flip!! After some attempts he figured out how to do it and was so proud of himself.  He did them over and over again.  You couldn't find a happier kid.

The Balloon man is another annual favorite of the kids.  I'm pretty sure the boys get the same thing every year--a sword and sword holder.

My awesome sister and cousins: Piper, Becky, Katie, Kristi, and myself! I grew up with these girls.  They are some of my favorite.  I have fond memories with them and love catching up with them and their beautiful families.  Cousins rock!

Reece and Grandma blo running the snow shack.  Reece was quite excited to have this job with Grandma.  He was an awesome helper and did a great job helping the other kids.

The balloons!

Arts and crafts.

Race track course. Tanner loved this!

Family Luau.  After a delicious dinner catered by Lock, stock, and Barrel the family had to put on lays and skirts for the evening luau.  We had hawaiian dancers put on a show for us and then were taught a hawaiian dance.  I was impressed with how well the boys joined in the fun.  And you also have to notice the nice sand that we are sitting on.  My Dad decided we needed a professional sand volleyball court so he ordered a bunch of nice sand and got a real volleyball court set up.  Volleyball is another favorite tradition at the reunion--the adults really get into it.

The reunion was a major success.  It was so fun to be surrounded by so many people that I love and also love me and my family.  I am so blessed to be part of such a great and BIG family.  We draw strength from one another.  It's also fun to see how my Grandparents legacy has been passed onto so any people.  They love the gospel, music, have developed their individual talents, and are kind and hard working people.  It's so good to have my children see that they are part of something bigger than themselves.