Manzanares Clan!

Every other year, for July 24th, the Manzanares family all gathers at Grandma's house in Monticello, UT. This year we had an insane turn out and it was so good to see everyone. Did you know that most families don't do this? Ha! I love it.

^^ That's most of our Manzanares's^^



^^ There's the rest- these slackers were taking naps during group photo shoots! Geeze! :-D




We all really miss Grandma when we go there but it's so great to see all of our Cousins, Aunts,and Uncles!


Speaking of Uncles- ^ that's Uncle Frank & I. Talk about a great guy. He is so sweet to his wife- my Aunt Rosa. Guys- take notes on this sweet talker!



We can sit and chat in my Grandma's sisters yard all morning! Aunt Telesflora is the closest thing to a Grandma I have left! xoxo

I also had a chance to meet up with some cousins I haven't seen in ages.


It's always nice to become reacquainted and we really had that opportunity this time since Kendall (on my left) drove home with us this year and we took her to the SL Airport. Next reunion~ I am running that race with these girls- who's with me? ? ?

Monticello always goes all out on the 24th. They had a park breakfast, a parade, a mini fair and of course fire works! We even managed to sneak in some fishing.



All the kids wanted to do was swim - ahh the good old days! Whining about going to the pool while the adults tried to do their thing!





The lake was a little cold so I took them back to the hotel while the grown ups did some fishing. (hey, I felt bad for the little tikes- I remember those days!)



All in all it was a great trip! I'm proud to share my childhood memories with Andrew & Isaiah. Monticello has a special place in my heart and always will! Till next time~ 2012!