Memorial Day Picnic #2

Warning: This post is full of photos...if you have additional photos to contribute to the final slide show, please get them to me ASAP

Wellington Ward

Memorial Day Picnic 2008

This Annual Picnic has become a wonderful tradition for members of The Wellington Ward along with their friends and family. The day begins with a Softball Game between the Elders Quorum and The High Priests (Yes, The Elders won...AGAIN!) The Men's Game is followed by a Women's Game (I was on Team #1 and we WON!) After the games, it is time for a Patriotic Memorial Day Program, Flag Ceremony, All-You-Can-Eat Lunch, Pie Eating Contest, Soccer Game, Volleyball Games, Egg Toss, Tug-O War,Sno-Cones, etc. All of this with an incredible Live Band Performance. It is a day anticipated year round for many. The Sno-Cones and Pie-Eating Contest are the two attractions my children look forward to with great excitement.

The photos below are during the Picnic Portion of the day. They are in random order and only a small slice of what is on my camera. I sent my camera off with different people during the day and was surprised at some of the shots..including, yours truly!

Enjoy the memories of this Annual Tradition....

Darlene B, Andrew, and Linda L serving lunch....

What was for lunch?? Burger and Hot Dogs on the grill along with Beans, Rice, Watermelon, and yummy desserts.

Linda and Russ preparing the last minute details for lunch. These two are the force behind the scenes at any event. They are simply amazing! Thank you, Russ and Linda.
For the first time in the history of this picnic....5 years.... I got to be a guest! I went through the food line, played softball, enjoyed visiting with others, and did not have to arrive at the crack of dawn or stay until sunset! I loved starting this tradition, yet it felt very good to pass it on to the capable hands of the new Activities Committee
Jessie enjoyed the fun all day.
Note Lacy's shirt...she was the Youth Division Winner of The Ultima 90-Day Fitness Challenge. She has lost over 40 pounds. She is an amazing person!
Jackie and Elizabeth with their niece!
Jackie and Elizabeth were so much fun to play softball with.

Katherine received Sno Cone making lessons from Otto B while Sandra S looks on. This is the favorite Picnic attraction for the children and many adults!!!

Troop and Pack 110 Provided a Flag Ceremony to open the picnic events.

A few of the incredible Young Women we are honored to know.

Stephanie B and Me.... Another amazing mom and woman.

Russ, Nick L, and Linda...This Picnic just would not be the same without them supervising the grill activity. Thank You!!!

Mark during one of the Youth Volleyball games

Hunter and Maverick... on the first round of lunch.

Jaxson and Zach let me know the food was deeeeeeelish!

Two more wonderful Young Women

Sadie and Natalia

My dad, and Doug Y. catching up.

Brent, Andrew, and Skylar

Linda, Barb, Sally, Lurenda, Jessie

Lori L, visiting from Seattle, Cindy R with her daughters, Andria and Sarah

Marlee, Julianna, Aspen, Isabella

Andrew with Lori L, who was visiting from Seattle

Maureen and Blake R

She is our Relief Society President and I will always call him Bishop.

Lynelle and Jackie

Jewlie, McKelle, and Matt

Forrest and Alexander

Julie I and Brooklyn B (Marquelle and Brent's daughter)Gigi with her Sugar Glider...

Bishop and Sister Bishop!

The Playground was packed all day long. It is just close enough the the pavilion that the children can play in safety and well-supervised.

Julie and Jon I having lunch with the Volleyball Games going in the background.

Don M and Andrew discussing World Events around the water coolers....

Jorge P on guitar...

The Live Band Performance adds just the right mix to this great day!

Denny R on Drums....

These guys are a great compliment.

Sandra and Miryam joined the Band in a rendition of "La Bamba"

Scott, Miguel, and Franc were the male harmony for "La Bamba"

Bishop and Jerry B refill the water coolers.

Otto and Robyn give Katherine Sno Cone instructions.

Tim Shull and Christy P wait in line for lunch.

Vali and her daughter with Lynelle K

Jose and Felicia M. I enjoy greeting these two each Sunday.

Thank you to everyone who planned and worked so diligently to make this an enjoyable day for all.

The weather was perfect (after all, we are in paradise), the food and activities were great, and the fellowship was like no other. Spending the day as Brothers and Sisters ...it just does not get any better than this!

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