Family Reunion

On Saturday and Sunday we had the Fullmer Family Reunion in Menan. We were afraid that there weren't going to be very many people this year but it still was so big! I really enjoyed visiting with the relatives that I only see once a year. LeRoy took 8 of my Utah/Montana cousins to go bridge jumping while all of my kids swam and played on the paddle boat at Uncle Dean's lake. Then Saturday night we ended up with those 8 cousins out at our house playing games. It was so fun to have them visit. Sandra (my aunt) told me on Sunday that our house is on the planned list of activities for some of the cousins and it is the only way to get them to come.

LeRoy was the auctioneer for the auction again this year and I must say that he get's better every year, this being the 3rd year that he has done it.

Knowing that money is a little tight for us right now, I tried to make a few projects that could bring a little to the auction. That way people were spending $ buying my stuff but we didn't have to buy alot. I went through my craft closet and pulled out the old projects that I had ordered at Super Saturday's or Enrichments (I like to get extra's for some reason) and ended up with 4 projects. I quickly put them together Friday night and they turned out great. I only had to buy an easle to complete the 4 of them and they did bring in a bit for the Family Mission Fund.

The total that was paid for the projects was $190. The boards went for $35 and $40, the 6x6 tile was $40 and the 2x2 tile magnets they divided instead of selling as a set. I couldn't believe it when they went for $20 EACH. Holy cow, excellent profit considering they cost me somewhere between $.50 and $1 to make.

LeRoy also spent $135 for mom's afghan and a pecan pie. So much for not spending any at the auction but it all goes to a wonderful purpose. It only jumpstarts us helping Jared with his upcoming mission.