Wilson Family: 4th of July 2013--Revelli Family Reunion

I had a fun idea to try and get all of my Dad's family together for the 4th of July weekend for a little reunion. I remember as a little girl absolutely loving to play with my cousins at Grandma's house. I have very fond memories of playing on their swingset, playing hide and seek in their massive yard (and the neighbors), hiding in the backroom playing nintendo or board games (Hotels
& Monopoly)! Loved having sleepovers with cousins when they would come to visit.
I want my kids to know their cousins and have those same fond memories, so we put this plan into action. Almost everyone was able to come and we had a blast, just like old times! My Aunt Val and I planned some games, we ate yummy food, and just enjoyed pleasant conversations. Then that night, we enjoyed the best fireworks anywhere I know...good old Evanston, Wyoming! The sky is so green and filled with smoke by the time everyone is done...you don't even have to buy your own fireworks, just grab a lawn chair, pick a spot and enjoy the show!

I started the day by doing Jade's hair in a fun star...

And the girls got dressed in their matching flag shirts we made...

Uncle Steve, the mad scientist, helping with they yummy dry ice rootbeer!

Crazy cousins...Kiera and Jacob.

Brooke and Sarah filling water balloons.

Grandpa, Kaeli, Jax and Ben relaxing under the tree.

Cole, Chelsea and Megan had to get in on the water balloon fun as well!

What a good Uncle Ben--feeding baby Jax.

Jade blowing bubbles and riding bikes.

Kiera and Chelsea

Sheri, Val and Ciara

I made some 4th of July dessert kabobs and I think this little monkey ate like 10 or more of them! Who doesn't love marshmallows, brownies, blueberries and strawberries!

Grandpa happy on the grill.

Kiera and Aunt Sherie

The 2 that started this whole crazy clan...

Game time...

The only thing better than getting cheetos thrown at your head is stuffing your hands full of them--little Miss Kiera--look at those hands, she was in heaven!

Aunt Val was a pro at sliding the oreo down her face into her mouth!

Go Jade Go!

Bubble wrap + kids = endless enjoyment

Time for some bowling...

Stay away from Sarah! After all of the little water balloons were filled, they started filling up normal size party balloons!

Cute Sarah had to get in on the fun too!

Grandma and Jax

Jax the smiley man

Water fight time!!!

Photo Booth Fun with the families...

Steve's Family

Jill & Faith

Jonathan had a run in with a water balloon!

This is where Kiera spent most of her day...push the button and magically rootbeer would pour out! She would then pour it on the ground to feed the ants! Such a sweet girl! he he!