Aspen Grove Part II

Grandma Elda had held off having Christmas because we were still in AFrica and they had planned this summer Ritchie Reunion so she decided to have Christmas in July at AspenGrove. She brought in a Princess to be Santa Claus and she handed out all the presents, one for each of her 52 great grandchildren and also one for each of her 14 grandchildren couples and also for Keith and Vera and me and Carolyn...the princess - and Grandma were both big hits with everyone.
Brigham Clawson and Bryson waiting his turn at the dunking machine...
Some of the grandkids at one of the lodges...
some of the Ritchie kids and cousins in the middle of some of the field games with the incredible view of Mount Timpanogas in the background.
Me, looking up at this formidable mountain as we began our ascent...we didn't get to the top (never intended to) but enjoyed a great walk and sweaty effort.
Aspen Grove in the far off valley as we began our descent of our trek...
Curt showing off the Ropes Course...most of the family were successful with this adventure.
some of the painted faces following their morning arts and crafts...
some happy faces with Grandma Carolyn