Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Bird Family Reunion. We have the best extended family in the whole world.

Here is the potato salad recipe that was requested. (I used just regular mayonnaise and I didn't have sweet pickles so I left them out.)

Bonnie

Potato Salad

(from Sharlene Ladle)

In a large bowl, combine:

1 c. Best Foods lite mayonnaise 2 tsp. sugar

(no substitute please) 1/4 c. milk

1 tsp. cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. prepared mustard 1/4 tsp. pepper

(not powdered/dry mustard) 1/4 tsp. onion salt

Refrigerate and let sit while preparing the following:

6 cooked, cooled and cubed potatoes 1/4 c. thinly sliced celery

4 chopped hard-boiled eggs Sweet pickles, chopped

4 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. parsley flakes

After potatoes have completely cooled, mix potatoes and the rest of the ingredients with the mayonnaise mixture. Refrigerate several hours before serving. Garnish each serving with olive, parsley, or pimento. Makes 8 cups, serving is about an ice cream scoop size.

Millcreek Canyon

That was a great family reunion with lots of fun.

We really had the best turn out.

If I'm correct, all of the grandchildren, except 4

came to some or all of the reunion.

We do have to excuse those 4: Jeff was in Florida, Ryan in Texas,

Steven in the Philipines and Jacqui in London.

We had 69 people at bowling and Bonnie's house,

63 at Raging Waters and 67 at the canyons.

I'm not sure if I got pictures of everyone,

if you have some pictures add them to the blog

or e-mail them to me.
Thank you Bonnie for all your time in planning this reunion!!

Newest member of Bird Family

Fun in the Sun!

Alison had this picture on her camera

Fruit Salsa Recipe

3 Kiwis, diced

1 package raspberries

2-3 fresh mangos or fresh peaches

1 lb. package strawberries, diced

Can add 1 package blueberries

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

(can use fresh pineapple, bananas etc.)

Dice, sprinkle with brown sugar and mix.

Brush flour tortillas ( I use Lynn Wilson lite) with melted butter

sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Good Times!

Sorry I didn't get pictures of everyone.

Bird Family Reunion

Bonnie sent out an e-mail to let everyone know what was happening, but I thought I would just put some of it
on the blog also.

Thursday--Bowling at Bonwood Bowl at 5:30
come a little early to get shoes
Dinner after, around 7 to 7:30 at Bonnie & Richard's house
If it's raining we will go to grandmas

Friday -- Raging Waters opens 10:30 to 7:30
Pavilion on south side
Dinner around 4:30 - 5:00
Tubes for wave pool are $4 & $5, ones for slides free
Will have snacks and water

Saturday--Millcreek Canyon,
place Terraces picnic area,
(3.8 miles from fee station on right hand side)
We will be at the Charles Stillman group site on the left
reserved from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Shower for Stephen and Lisa
Dinner at 4:00, hiking, games, some crafts
Lots of fun!!

Put your lawn or camping chairs in your car,
so you can use them where ever you want.
We hope to see you there!

Thank you Bonnie for all your work to get this organized!

Ethan Joshua Bird

I borrowed these from facebook, for anyone who hadn't seen them yet.

Congratulations!

Congratulations Josh and Nikki on your new son.
Born July 20th. Pictures to come.