Barnes Reunion

This summer Grandpa Barnes turned 80 years old. We all gathered together in Boise to honor him and to have an excuse to get together. It was so fun to reunite with those we haven't seen in years! We had lots of food and played games and then had a birthday bash for grandpa. We love him so much and are thankful for the great example he sets for all his posterity.

Youth Conference

The Theme was "Strong and Courageous" so we are trying to look strong.

This is what the line for lunch looked like!

This has been a year full of activities for the youth. Girl's camp, high adventures, scout camp, pioneer trek and youth conference! All in one summer!! I guess that is the excitment when you have all four kids so close in age! Being involved in the Young Women's program I get to participate in quite a bit; much to the dismay of my kids! This Youth Conference included 11 stakes around the Inland Northwest Area. There were about 1,200 youth and 150 adult leaders in attendance. It started Friday where the kids played all sorts of team building games and ended Friday with a huge dance. Saturday started with great speakers from the military followed by a service project where we all made Thanksgiving and Christmas cards for the men and women serving our country. Later in the afternoon we had many great speakers and a music presentation. It was a good experience and I was grateful to be a part of it all.

Pioneer Trek 2010

Our stake has a pioneer trek every four years and this year Zach, Kelsie, and Caleb were all old enough to attend. (Jacob will get to go next time) They woke up early in the morning of July 22nd and went to the church to meet their "ma and pa's" and their family for the next two days. It is always such a neat sight to see everyone dressed in pioneer outfits and looking "the part". They drove off in buses to their trekking sight. (Fruitland,WA) Dave was helping behind the scenes toting water around for them so he was able to keep an eye on them but I didn't see them until they came back on the 24th. All the families of the kids were there to greet them. They looked so good! Dirty but good. Each one of my kids had a different experience. They all had a great time! Caleb has already figured out that he could be a trail boss on next trek!


The "Before" picture

Seeing the wagons come into the "valley"

They were SO dirty but I was so proud of each of them! The bishop and his wife are pictured with my family.