2009 Draper Family Reunion

This year Dave & Tracie were in charge. They reserved us some campsites up Little Cottonwood Canyon at Albion Basin. It was beautiful! First and foremost-Thanks Dave & Tracie it was great! Thursday we all arrived, set up camp, ate dinner cooked by Dad & Mom and then took family pictures.

Friday, Breakfast served by Brady & Angie, then we went down the canyon and hiked a little to a great spot to Rock Climb. The kids had a blast playing in the water by the little waterfall and learning how to climb. Back to camp for lunch prepared by Carrie & Shane and Casey & Lindsay. The Boys all took off on a great Mtn bike ride! I think it kicked a few butts, but all in all a good ride! Right Steve?? Who's anger level was at a 10 on parts. Kids made a bubble blower and some faces on plates that Natalie brought. Kace & Drake spent much of the day trying to catch a potgut. Thanks Natalie! Dinner, served by Dave & Tracie. Then the Dutch Oven Dessert Cookoff. Team Locals-Dad & Mom, Duff & Amy, Brady & Angie. Team Utah County-Dave & Tracie, Carrie & Shane, Cody & Natalie. Team Outsiders-Steve & Nikki, Steve & Lesa, Casey & Lindsay. Locals made Jumble Berry Cobbler, UT County made Cinnamon Rolls, Outsiders made pineapple upside down cake. Larry, the campground host, got persuaded to be the judge. The Ut County Team ended up being declared the winner, although, the next day Larry said he had a dream about the cobbler.-Hmm:)

Saturday, breakfast served by Steve & Nikki. Then we all hiked up to Crecent Lake. It was a beautiful hike and lake. The kids played for a little bit, Duff tried to catch polywogs or something like that. Steve S, Brady and Dad enjoyed through little rocks at all the women enjoying a little moment of rest. Lunch served by Cody & Natalie. Pioneer contest was next. I think Brady & Angie ended up winning the fire building contest, because of a few cheaters. Next, the food handcart building and eating competition. I think the winning team was the Houghs. Downing 2 twinkes, 2 jelly filled powdered donuts, licorice and cinnamon bears for each person in the family proved to be a hard thing to do! Girls decided to let Duff show then a nice trail to go on-Sometimes we're just plain dumb to believe it when Duff says it would be a nice easy ride. Ride up was great, then we got within 10 feet of 2 bull moose lounging in the trees. Then came the steep, switchback. A little scarry for some, including me. Not being able to get my feet out of the peddles, caused me a little wreck. Seeing a rock come up and gouge my knee-OUCH!! Finished the ride back to camp and sent the everyone else up to check out the moose. I ended up needing stitches, so Duff took me down the mtn to a clinic. Dinner supposed to be served by Duff & Amy, but thanks to all who pitched in to help when I wasn't there! Cody & Natalie, Dad & Mom, Casey & Lindsay, Carrie & Shane headed home.

Sunday Lesa & Steve served up breakfast. We got packed and headed home.

It was an enjoyable weekend. Fun to spend time with everyone. What a family! They're the best:)