The last week in July my mom’s side of the family, the Heslops, all gathered in Moses Lake, WA at the farmhouse for a reunion. Kelli, Tanner and I drove up late Thursday night. We woke up to the sound of four wheeler engines and Tanner immediately had to get on and go for a ride with grandpa.
We explored around the farm house, reminiscing about all the memories we had from years ago. I found the concrete imprint of my mom’s hand when she was 10 years old and they poured their driveway. My hand is exactly the same size as my mom’s 10 year old hand.
We did a little white washing. It was fun to get to see my Uncle Brent and get to know him better.
After white washing in the sun it got so hot we headed up to Lybbert’s pond to swim. I love swimming in that pond. It feels cleaner to me than any pool and with a rope swing, diving board and raft, it’s much more fun!
We all wore matching shirts on Saturday with a John Deere tractor because that is what helped all the farm work get done all the years my grandparents farmed.
Saturday morning we had to get out the guns and go shooting. Any excuse for my dad to try out his guns. 🙂 I knocked down two targets at once! I wish I could say it was because I’m such a crack shot. I don’t even know how it happened, but everyone was impressed.
Ryan took his turn and so did Uncle Robert. You can tell that Robert had been there a few times — he hit a target every time he shot!
I learned how to drive a four wheeler for the first time. And I pretty much fell in love. It was so beautiful out there driving along the canals and fields.
Kelli took Tanner on a ride to see some tractors hanging out in a shed — and he was in heaven!! We wanted him to pose for this picture to recreate one like his dad has.
That was the best we got because then he was off exploring all the other tractors around!
If I get a chance I’ll have to upload the video of Tanner looking at the tractors.
On the way back to the house Kelli ran her four wheeler out of gas because she has such a lead foot. So I took Tanner back and luckily the four wheeler my mom was driving had a rope on it to tow her back. You can never take that girl anywhere.
I didn’t get Orlene in the picture, but these are the Heslop kids just eating some Strawberry Yum Yum one afternoon.
Tanner missed his dad, so he had to talk to him on the phone. Just like a little adult.
And the reason we all got together was to visit my Grandma. We had a delicious dinner at Chicos pizza in Moses Lake where several of the old farm hands came and told stories about working on the farm and we all got a little John Deere to keep.
I love being in the country. The last morning, this is the sunrise I saw as we were packing up everything to head back to real life. I’m so glad I went!
KynaB 
What wonderful pictures of your family reunion! Lots of fond memories were there, I am sure! We have always loved the Heslop Family! So glad you were able to get the family together again! Loved sitting with you at Sarah Boyce’s Homecoming dinner, too! 🙂
That’s the best kind of summer trip; sounds like a blast! So sad I didn’t get to see you in Utah, Logan and I were sick during the couple of days that weren’t planned out for us. Looks like we may have missed you anyway. Miss you!
Dang! I would have loved to see you. I’m sorry you were sick. I loved your most recent blog!
What a cute blog update! Dont hate me because I rock on four wheelers! ha Cursed lead foot! It was such a fun weekend!
Ha, it’s true, I’m just jealous of your skillz. 🙂
I love your blog! I am so glad you got to come too. It was a fun time. We still have the four wheelers 🙂 Come and see us and you can drive them again!