The Holzers: Oberholtzer Family Reunion

This year it was our turn to host the Oberholtzer family reunion. I look forward to this every year because we always have a great time together. It is getting a little more tricky to plan as the family gets bigger and the ages are so varied. The best part about planning it is knowing that your turn won't come around for a few years! The reunion began in Moab where we stayed the night at a hotel and then had a fun time hiking around Arches National Park. Those of us coming from this side of Moab went down early and stopped at Dead Horse Point State Park before continuing on to Moab. We met up with the rest of the family and had dinner on the lawn of the hotel and then enjoyed a nice dip in the pool.

The next morning we loaded up and went into Arches. It was a fun activity and nice for a group with such varied hiking abilities. Everyone was able to do as much or as little as they wanted. It was mid-afternoon when we finished up in the park and then we all came back to Price for Big Don's Pizza and relaxing. It was fantastic to have enough room to host everyone. I am so grateful for our home!

The next day was more centered on the theme of the reunion which was a boot camp. We had activities in the field behind the school that I teach at since we don't have a yard yet. There was an obstacle course, a hunt for wounded soldiers (green army men), and my favorite, a marshmallow gun war. I hope everyone had a great time I know I did even if I did collapse and take a 2 and a half hour nap the day after everyone left. I am so grateful for the wonderful family bond we share. It doesn't seem to matter what we are doing, this reunion is always a blast. What a wonderful blessing to have my siblings as some of my closest friends. Love you guys!