Jorgensen Reunion

This family gathering appears to be a dying tradition. I'd say less than half showed up this year. One reason may have been that fires weren't allowed in the canyon this year. Another may have been the fact that the location hasn't changed in almost ten years. But, whatever the reason, it was still nice to see a few friendly faces that we usually only see once a year or in random Facebook updates. We didn't camp it this year due to the fire restriction, but did head up the canyon a few hours before the Saturday dinner potluck.

The kids really enjoyed this swing that's been tied to one of the trees at mile marker #13 for years now. I don't think I'd sit on it, but for kid-weight it seemed pretty safe. I think it saved them from a few hours of boredom.

While we were shooting clay pigeons, a guy & his horse came through to load up. Isabel couldn't stop staring at the horse.

I was not doing so well the first half of our afternoon shooting, but Shane gave me a few pointers and what would ya know? I started hitting them. What were the tips? Don't concentrate so hard on lining up the gun and the target, but go with your gut and follow through. It works!

Dirt & camping just go together. A fact I must accept.

Makes for some good picture-taking opportunities, though!

Not camping up the canyon gave me the ability to run in town every morning. The weather was perfect, as was the view.

I can't say that we weren't without any boredom some of the time. Isabel had many chances for naps and I took the opportunity to play around with some of the photo editing apps on my phone. I thought this one turned out nicely. Goodness, look at those lashes!

Another one of those "boredom" photo-editing sessions. I'm almost a pro!

If all goes as planned, we will be missing the reunion next year which may actually be at a new location. But, I'll take that chance. Shane & I will be running the Lululemon half marathon in Canada next year! Whoo-hoo!