The Hiatt Reunion

Ruth and Rudge Hiatt

Well I'm about 2 months behind on my blog but I will not be deterred in getting caught up. The task has been a daunting one but many journal worthy events have taken place and need to be documented. We had the opportunity to go to my Hiatt Family reunion in Pine, Az and enjoy all that encompasses that sacred place. There was an awesome turn out and we were able to get reacquainted with some of my cousins that I have not seen for way to long. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed being together. Mom was singing her silly songs with all the kids. Gpa Hiatt loves to hear all the kids sing the songs he taught his kids when they were tiny. I love that my mom loves to sing with her grand kids. She has taught them so many fun silly songs.

The entertainment was a blast. We had our yearly dance and everyone joined in cutting a rug. Deon and Lisa have some serious skills out there but no one can top Gma Hiatt. She has always loved to dance and still does. I love to see her forgetting about life and her pains and smiling and enjoying herself.This isn't the greatest pic but I wanted to portray the madness. All of Pine can hear our music I'm sure but that's OK. A dance cant take place without music:)Many laughs were shared as well as tears. Sunday morning church is always spiritual and very uplifting. I look forward to hearing from whomever is called on to speak. It is such a testament to me of my grandparents lives and all that they have accomplished. The Hiatt family is not perfect by any means but I cant think of a stronger more unified family. I grew up always knowing true happiness comes only through dedicating our lives to our Savior. My grandparent not only taught us of this but lived to be like Him. I know without question the Ruth and Rudge Hiatt have done all they were needed to do! They have raised 7 children to be tremendous people and from those 7 have nearly 150 descendants come. Not one of their grandsons did not serve a mission. All have been sealed in the temple. Kinda neat I think. I cant help but know that I am blessed simply because I am a Hiatt!!

Good food was had all weekend long. I look forward to our Sunday lunch all year.

Mom and dad as Clem and Odessa. Susan painted this mural and it was awesome. Since gma and gpa cant do their act any more she figured out a way to keep the memory alive.

The kids had a blast and love to be together. We are so blessed to have a family that loves one another and truly enjoys the company of each other. Its not entirely common these days for families to be close. I wouldn't have it any other way!

My beautiful B. I was so glad that her dad was willing to bring her up there on Sat evening so she could be a part of the reunion. It is such an important tradition to me and I was glad to have the family all together.

Till next year, I truly cant wait!