Combs Family Reunion 2022

 After a few years without a family reunion due to covid we made it happen this year. It looked a little different because we decided to just get together during the day and do an activity and have everyone go to their own homes (or airbnb) each night. On the first day we went to Wild Waves for the day. It was just me and Nona because everyone else in our family had something going on. Lyla was at EFY, Miya had to complete her paperwork to work for the City, and Cannon and Phil were working. Day 2 we went bowling again just me and Nona, but we had fun. The last day we did a beach day here. Phil was able to take people out on the boat, we got 2 jet skis from the Behms and the Grows brought their boat over for us to use all day. It was a little cooler that day so the lake was pretty quiet which was amazing. We had good food every day and kids had a great time hanging out with cousins. 

Young Women's Camp 2022

 I was asked to be a cabin mom for young women's camp this year. I said yes, but I was not excited about it. This kind of thing really stresses me out. Then I was asked to be the 2nd year cabin mom and I really didn't want to do it. We had a couple of girls with special needs and it seemed really hard. It was a long week and I was tired by the end, but I did have a great time. It was great to be with so many amazing young women and to see them all interact. Paige did an amazing job of planning each day. We were able to go over to Anderson Island one day for a service project, hike and swim in the lake. I got to see bits of Lyla and her friends and we had a lot of great food. I also got to be cabin mom's with Lydia and Caren Hunter and they were both great. I did keep saying to myself "I can do hard things". The weather was amazing, Nisqually was fun. We did the polar dip, archery, hatchet throwing, service, hike, games, singing...so much, testimonies, dance party, Bishop's night, trust fall and so much more. 

Phil's birthday

We were up in Driggs for Phil's birthday. He spent some time on the golf course with my dad and then we headed to Teton Thai for dinner. Miya was able to be with us and Cannon and Eli showed up late after a rain filled hike. Phil is so easygoing that he didn't care what we did to celebrate, but we had a good time being together with more family and freezing in the rain and chilly weather Driggs wanted to give us this year.

 

4th of July 2022

 We came home from Driggs on the 3rd this year because Phil needed to work a day before he headed off to young men's camp on Orcas Island. That meant we got to mow the lawn and get a few things done in the morning and then party with friends at the Beyler's house for a few hours before coming back home to do fireworks with family. We had a few for the boys to light and blow up, but amazing shows going on all around us on the lake and over the trees on the other side from Steilacoom and Lakewood. The weather wasn't hot, but didn't rain on us. Plus Corbin took Nona on a jetski ride so she was in heaven. It was a great day. Came back to find Gideon no feeling great, but Cannon had been around him all day. He tested positive for Covid the next day, and Cannon tested positive today. They are excited to quarantine in the man cave together for the next few days.

Seminary Graduation 2022

 Well, the time has come and we are just getting started with graduations for Cannon this year. Seminary graduation was on Sunday and we didn't get any pictures, but he did get a diploma. I am happy/sad that we are here. I am trying to soak up all the piano playing I can over the next few months before he heads off to Idaho in the Fall. I am so proud of all he has accomplished and am so amazed at all he had done even if it looked nothing like I could imagine when he was starting high school. He will graduate from Lakes High School without ever taking a class there or spending a day in the school. He will graduate with his AA degree from Pierce College with only taking 1 in-person class and 1 hybrid class, all the rest were online due to covid concerns. He has worked hard at both McDonald's and Manic Meatballs while finishing school. He has been so helpful and watched the girls while Phil and I went on a few trips. I am excited for what the future holds for him and will miss him and his music in our house.