it's the real thing.

Family. it's the real thing. We got together with Brian's family in Duck Creek, UT for a week in July. Dawn and I, who were the lucky planners of this years reunion had been trying to come up with something to put on a t-shirt when we ran across an old photo of her wearing a Coke jacket with the words- it's the real thing- written on it. Because Grandpa White worked for Coke the Teuscher kids always had a few Coke things to wear through the years, so it seemed like a fun idea to use. Half of Brian's family we hadn't seen since the last reunion two years ago- his family is spread all over the US. We had a great time together. I know it sounds cliche- but we really had fun together. I hope all the kids realized that family *is the real thing*- it is where they will find the greatest happiness in their lives. I know my kids came home happy and with a week full of fun memories! ( and so did Brian and I :-))



On the last cast of the evening Brandon finally caught a trout. You can't beat a smile like that. A boy and his first fish.

Matthew and his catch.

Andrew- with the first cast of the evening- reels one in- it is so typical Andrew!


Dawn whistling in Zachary's ear with a reed. Zachary LOVES Dawn. She really is his second mother.

Cedar Breaks. Pictures from these National Parks that we visited hardly do them justice. They are places you have to experience to understand the magnitude of their beauty. When young boys are visibly impressed and express such you know that it truely is.

Teuscher Family 2009


The Cousins.


We divided everyone into teams and had various activities/competitions thruought the week. The highlight at the end of this activity was the Coke/Mentos experiment. (Andrew is in the orange bandana)

Aspen Mirror Lake was a ten minute walk from the cabin. The kids all loved hiking up and playing on the rocks, finding sticks, fishing or finding fishing supplies discarded on the banks to use in their fishing store. These abandoned finds were then sold to the younger cousins, who thought it was cool to buy something from the store. The money was then taken to Ace Hardware ( 2 minute walk up the road) for brand new fishing hooks. At least the money went for fishing supplies and not to the shaved ice right next door!

Walking to the lake. James, Matthew, Andrew, Cassidy, Brandon, Noah.

We hiked a portion of the Narrows in Zions Canyon.

The dot in the middle right of the picture is Brandon's head, who despite the mucky water decided floating was the way to hike!

This is what Zach thought of the magnificent scenery!

We played frsibee golf at Brian Head one morning. Brandon teeing off on the first hole

Finished with three holes! It took us an hour adn a half to get us through three holes!

And just like the photos we took of the national parks we went to, these photos don't really tell the whole story. You have to be there to experience it. I guess that is why pictures are priceless. They remind you of the feelings you had and bring you back to those moments. Thanks family for a wonderfully fun week! We love you all.