Andrew Bowler

Andrew is 10 years old and is in the 4th grade. He LOVES sports. Especially baseball and basketball. As you can see from the photo, he is a huge Dodger and Laker fan. His favorite players are Andre Ethier (shown in the picture) and Kobe Bryant. In his free time, he can be found dribbling a ball, throwing a ball, catching a ball, or hitting a ball.

Reunion Updates - 07/10/10

Dear Family,
We are a week away from the reunion and everyone is working hard to make sure it goes well. Here are a couple of things that need clarified and a couple of items that I really could use help with.

1 - Hamburger cook-off - It has been brought to my attention that I didn't explain this very well so I am going to try again. As I read what I wrote it sure didn't sound very clear. So here goes!!!! I will provide hamburger (enough for the dinner). If you would like to share a recipe that you make or want to try something new bring enough ingredients for 1 to 2 pounds of hamburger. We will then have everyone choose what they like and I have some prizes to hand out. I am thinking of making the burgers - Slider size so you can try several. This is only if you want to share something. Otherwise you have to just eat what I make!!!! Is this clear as mud????

2 - There is not alot of furniture in Grandma's house. I suggest you bring camping chairs to sit on.

3 - Sunday Breakfast for those at the house - I will have cold cereal. One kind don't know what it is yet but if you are picky I suggest to bring something else.

4 - DOES ANYONE HAVE A BBQ THAT THEY COULD BRING? WE REALLY NEED ONE FOR SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!! IF YOU COULD HELP ME OUT I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!!!

5 - SNACKS ---- IF EVERYONE COULD BRING TWO OR THREE ITEMS THAT COULD BE THROWN ON A SNACK TABLE FOR EVERYONE TO SHARE THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!!!! THANKS---HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET A GOOD VARIETY. I AM BRINGING POPCORN FOR MOVIE NIGHTS.

6 - DRINKS-----THERE WILL BE JUICE AT BREAKFAST AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT FOR DINNER BUT DRINKS FOR ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE DAY PLEASE PROVIDE WHAT YOU LIKE TO DRINK FOR YOUR FAMILY.

THERE MAY BE MORE BEFORE THE WEEK IS UP!!!!

UNCLE WES

One week until the family reuion. Looking forward seeing everyone. If any of you have paper plates, cups, and fork ect. that you could bring to help out that would be great. See you in LAVA.

Family Reunion Update - 07/05/2010

Please note the changes of the agenda for the family reunion:
July 16th - Everyone arrives and on own for Dinner -
7:30pm - Opening Get together at ReNea's Mother's Home at 11759 E. Fish Creek, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
8:00pm - Family Movie - UP
9:30pm - 11:00pm - Hot Springs for those that want to soak!!!

July 17th -
8:00am - 9:00am - Breakfast at Grandma's Home (Breakfast done by Wes and ReNea)
9:30am - Photos for those that want them with their families and Grandpa and Grandma, Games and Crafts
City Memorial Park by the LDS Church
11:00am - Family Basketball Game, Tennis, or Playground fun for all able to move that way.
Genealogy Help - Enid and Grandpa
12:00pm - Family Feud - Whoo will win the Prizes?
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Lunch (Provided by Dawna's Family)
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Rest or Free Time
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Swimming, Golf, Rafting on the River or whatever you want to do in Lava!!!!
6:00pm - Dinner at Grandma's Home - Dinner by Robert and Enid)
Note: Wes is bringing Hamburger and wants everyone to bring their best original hamburger recipe to participate in a hamburger coo-off. We will vote on the best hamburgers.
7:30pm - Name that Tune - (Jackie and Wes) Prizes for those that get the most right!!!!!
8:30pm - Family Movie - Blind Side!!!!!
10:00pm - 11:00pm - Hot Pools for those that need to soak.

Sunday July 18, 2010
Church at 11:00pm -

Reunion complete until 2012!!!!

Couple of Notes:
Please NO pets at Grandma's House!!!!
If you still need a place to stay please get hold of Wes at wpnelson8@gmail.com or nelson0726@msn.com or 208-362-0726.

Swimming Prices are as follows - No groups rates are availible on the weekends. Hours 11:00am - 8:00pm
2 and under - $1.50 and swim diaper is provided, 3-11 - $7.00, 12 and up $7.50,
Hot Pools - again not groups rates on weekends.
2 and under $1.50 and swim diaper is provided, 3-11 7:00 and 12 and up $7.50.

Golf and rafting are also available along with a couple of museums and historical points of intrest.
If you are staring at ReNea's moms home please be aware that you will need to bring an air mattress, towels, bedding etc. You will also need to bring your own incidentals such as Shampoo etc. Those camping at Grandma's are free to use the bathrooms. We will expect everyone to help clean up before you depart.

We look forward to a great reunion and look forward to seeing each of you.

If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Family Reunion

Just a couple of notes about the House we are using. Everyone will need to bring air matresses because there are no beds. At this point of the 4 bedrooms I have ReNea and myself in one, Jennie, Taelin, Tyler and Heidi in another, Jackie in one and Clarrissa in one. There is still plenty of room in the bonuse room for people to sleep. Also those that are camping can use the bathrooms. There are 3 of them and 2 showers and 1 bathtub. We are bringing a microwave to warm up things. There is also a frig, stove, and dishwaher.

I will be assigning meal to the brothers and sisters this week end. So there shouldn't be a major burden on any one person or family.

Last point please be aware that there will be NO PETS allowed in the house!!!!! Thanks for your understanding.

See you all soon.

Wes

Reunion Base

Dear Family -
We will have centering the family Reunion in Lava at ReNea's mother's home. We have a large home there and a huge basement with 3 bathrooms and showers. We can have several of you stay there if you would like. We have four bed rooms and a huge bonus that we can fit people. You will need to bring air matresses to sleep on. If you are intrested in staying there please let me know. Also if you have a camper you can park it at Iris home and you could plug it in. If you are intrested please give me a call or email me. Phone 208-362-0726 or wpnelson8@gmail.com.
Thanks
Uncle Wes

Dear Family,
The family reunion is quickly approching July 16 - 18,2010. Most of you have heard that the reunion has been changed from Boise to Lava Hot Springs, Lava, Idaho.

1 - July 16th - Friday - People begin to arrive - Dinner at 7:00pm - ReNea's Mothers Home.
Movie Night in Lava until 9:30pm
Lava Hot Pools for those that want to from 9:30pm to 11:00pm

2 - July 17th - Saturday - 8:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast at Reunion Base - (ReNea's Mothers Home)
10:00am - Games and Crafts - City Memorial Park by LDS Church
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Family Photos with Grandpa and Grandma - (Tyler will take them)
Family Basketball game - Park
Genealogy - Help!!!!!
Name that Tune!!!!
4:00pm - Family Fued - Who will WIN - Great Prizes
6:00pm - Dinner - Park
8:00pm - Movie Night at Base
9:30pm - Hot Pools

Sunday - Breakfast at Base - 9:00am
Church - 11:00am - and then depart for home.

I will be sending directions and more info this weekend.

Uncle Wes and Aunt ReNea