This year, we had the 3rd Annual Douglas Family Reunion up at the campgrounds in Mantua, Utah. It is open to the public and "first come first serve" basis. We went up on Thursday and mom and dad saved a big spot for everyone. We ended up borrowing Steph and Paul's big trailer, so mom and dad were able to stay in ours. We camped till Sunday afternoon.
It was really beautiful up there, but there was not much shade. It would be extremely hot during the day and cold at night as soon as the sun disappeared behind the mountains. The kids spent some of their time going on hikes up the nearby trail. That was nice because it was all shaded and safe for the kids. Plus, it was great and needed exercise for me! 
I ended up spending quite a bit of time in the trailer with Clayton. He had a great time if he could crawl around in the trailer, and not be outside in the heat. He also enjoyed going on a small 4-wheeler ride with grandpa.
The food was great, like normal. Thanks goes out to Dad and Bryce for doing most of the cooking. We had cowboy beans, bbq chicken, dutch oven potatoes and rolls, burgers, omelettes and the ever famous scones and Carrie's awesome salsa. 
We spent one of the days down at Hyrum Dam and the kids had a great time swimming in the Lake. There wasn't much beach, so we all sat up on the grassy hill. Cooper had a fun time playing in the water with his cousins!
One of my most favorite parts of the weekend, was spending one of the nights around the campfire with all the siblings. We stayed up talking till about 1 and it was nice just to relax and visit with each other. I think overall, everyone had a great time. I do have to admit that it takes alot of work to go camping. I think it took us 3 hours to clean everything up and head out.
We are looking forward to next years reunion that will hopefully be held up Blacksmith Fork Canyon! We hope that more of the family will be able to make it to next years.
The food was great, like normal. Thanks goes out to Dad and Bryce for doing most of the cooking. We had cowboy beans, bbq chicken, dutch oven potatoes and rolls, burgers, omelettes and the ever famous scones and Carrie's awesome salsa. We spent one of the days down at Hyrum Dam and the kids had a great time swimming in the Lake. There wasn't much beach, so we all sat up on the grassy hill. Cooper had a fun time playing in the water with his cousins!One of my most favorite parts of the weekend, was spending one of the nights around the campfire with all the siblings. We stayed up talking till about 1 and it was nice just to relax and visit with each other. I think overall, everyone had a great time. I do have to admit that it takes alot of work to go camping. I think it took us 3 hours to clean everything up and head out.We are looking forward to next years reunion that will hopefully be held up Blacksmith Fork Canyon! We hope that more of the family will be able to make it to next years.
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You've GOT to post those camp food recipes - I'm always looking for good ones!!!
It was a good time. Just think, next year, you won't be able to keep up with Clayton! He'll be all over the place. :)
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