Successful Family Reunion

Moving the 49 members of the Harward family to the reunion was no small task and required the efforts of many people to prepare for this reunion. We appreciate the help of everyone who attended and prepared to make it so successful.





The center piece of the reunion was this Yurt in which several members of family slept.










Everyone did not arrive at the same time but as more people arrived the more fun it became.








So after every thing was set up, it was time to relax and play a few card games.








One highlight of the reunion was the pioneer trek and here we see the best part. Eating home made ice creme.
It was a fun activity and very tasty.







Cami told some great stories about the pioneers as we continued on the trek.








We also had time for visiting and some even put their feet in the ice chest while doing so.







The talent show was a big hit too.










Everyone took their turn playing with Grandma's lawn games.







We played lots of games like catch the butterflies.









ATV riding was particularly popular.










And the guys had to play golf.











However unusual, the men do cook utilizing the skills they learned in the boys scouts, on Father & Sons outings, and even around home. The breakfast they prepared Saturday morning was excellent.





Alyvia not only ate it but enjoyed wearing it too.









Harwards always enjoy eating together because they do it every time they get together.








There always has to be the clean up crew.










An afternoon at the beach on Bear Lake provided a chance to play in the sand.









a chance to cool off;









the opportunity to learn how stay afloat in a canoe;







or a chance to build a sand castle.














The sweet voices of the children singing primary songs made Sunday a special day.








Time to load up and go home. It was so fun while it lasted and we look forward the next year's Russ & Dixie Harward Family Reunion on July 9-12, 2009. See you all there. We invite you to send any pictures you have via e-mail to Dad to put on a CD. Send them to russharward@msn.com.