The Fortune says it all

Tori got this fortune cookie....we think it is fitting!

a few more things to remember....

• Check in time is at four PM
• It could get as low as the 40's at night, so pack accordingly :)
• bring sleeping bags for your kids if you have them and if that's what you want them to sleep in

• water bottles for outside activities

Also, we are planning an easy, kid friendly hike to a waterfall, so bring what you want to make that as comfortable and easy as possible for your family!

Can't wait!!

Don't Forget

Here is a list of things we hope you can contribute for the reunion:

• Bingo prizes
• baked goods to share {and if you want to enter the contest}
• snacks to share
• a box of cereal
• items for a photo booth if you have them
• any beverages that you would like aside from the water and lemonade that will be provided {breakfast juices and milk will be provided as well}

Also, bring life jackets and fishing poles if you feel it necessary! :)

Am I forgetting anything??

Tubing

Here is some information about tubing and the river.  :)

http://pagosaoutside.com/pagosa-springs-tubing/

Pagosa Springs is famous for the river and the tubing and rafting available on it.  This is one outfitter that offers tube rentals.  You can click on the link to read more about it.  There is an option to just rent a tube for $12 for two hours or $20 a day or there is an option to pay $15 for two hours or $25 for a full day and they will shuttle you up to the top of the river and you can tube down.

There are a lot of good reviews for this.  It sounds kind of intense so very small children would probably not be able to participate, but it ends at a spot in the park where a lot of people splash around and let the kids play, so we could take turns waiting at the bottom and playing in the river and whoever did not want to do the tube rentals could still have fun too.

If you have your own tube, you can definitely bring it.  This is just one place that I have found that rents tubes, but I'm sure when we get there, there will be other places too that might even be cheaper. 

 

 Remember to bring life jackets if you have them for both your children and yourselves.  There is an option with this outfitter to rent a child's life jacket for $5 if you don't have one.

On an un-related note, if you can, please bring a box of cereal {any kind} as well.  Sorry for the late notice and thank you!!

A list will be posted tomorrow of everything to remember to bring :)

Cookie Contest

We decided that we should have a "favorite cookie contest". 

 

Anyone that wants to can bake their favorite kind of cookies before the reunion (it can be included as the treat you bring even!) and then we will have a little contest to see what the favorite one is. :) 

 

Totally voluntary :)

Treats!

We’d like everyone to bring cookies, brownies, cupcakes, something sweet to share; and one other snack to share.

We will have a five gallon container of ice water, and also one of lemonaid at all times. 

If you would like something else to drink please be sure and bring it. (We will also have juice and milk for breakfast.) 

 Also, please bring water bottles for your own family to take on outings away from the house. 

We will put together a list of all the things to remember to bring in the coming week, too

Fishing Information

The house that we are staying at is on Hatcher Lake.  Fishing is only allowed on that lake with a special license through Pagosa Springs.  The lady I spoke to said that the lake is a trophy lake and since it is low this year, the fishing is really good, quick, and easy, sometimes yielding quite large fish.  If you would like to fish in the lake, we can contact the lady and she will help us obtain the license.  Whoever is getting a license must be present at the time of purchase.  The price for this license is:

ages 6 to 12  $6 for one day and $15 for a week

ages 13+       $15 for one day and $24 for a week

I assume that 5 and under are free since they are not listed.

There is another (cheaper) option of fishing in the river that goes through town.  A general Colorado fishing license is required for this and can be purchased at the main store there in Pagosa Springs.  I don't know how good the fishing is there, but I'm sure we can ask around.  The price for a CO fishing license is:

ages 15 and under are free

ages 16+ is $9 for a day pass if this is your first or second time ever buying one.  If this happens to be your third time buying a CO fishing license, a $10 fee will be added.   A five-day pass is $21 for non-residents and residents (of Colorado) can get an annual pass for $26.

If you have any questions, message Kristalyn on Facebook and she will get information for you ASAP.  :)

BINGO

Since we will be playing Bingo (Grandma Park’s new favorite game!) we would like to ask everyone to please bring some white elephant gifts to use as prizes.

 These can be items you don’t want or need anymore but that someone else might find useful. 

If you want to bring homemade treats or items to include that would be fine, too. 

Thank you!

Big House Info

The following is some information on the big house. This house has nine bedrooms and is where everyone besides Grandpa and Grandma and the Barker and Merrell parents will be staying.

General

Firewood Provided

Soap/Shampoo Provided

Towels Provided

Local Guides/Maps

Sofabed

Linens Provided

Fireplace

Security System

Central Heating

Ceiling Fans

Wood Stove

Alarm Clock

Paper Towels Provided

Phone / Internet

High Speed Internet

Internet Access

Telephone

Computer Available

Wireless Internet

Property Features

Waterfront

Water Views

Lake Views

Parking

Mountain Views

Kitchen

Washing Machine

Oven

Grill

Gas Grill

Blender

Gas Stove

Stove

Toaster

Microwave

Refrigerator

Clothes Dryer

Dish Washer

Freezer

Entertainment

Standard Definition TV

High Definition TV

Game Room

Satellite TV

Cable TV

Games

Board Games

Children's Toys

Television

Pool Table

Media Library

Movie/Video Library

Foosball

Books

VCR

DVD Player

Stereo System

Outdoor

Dock/Boat-slip

Outdoor Dining Area

Porch

Patio

Deck

Balcony

Onsite Equipment

Canoe

Fishing Equipment 

As a side note, please bring what you feel necessary as far as life jackets go for your little ones, as we will be close to water!

Addresses for the Houses

Here are the addresses for both of the houses:

157 Laguna Place, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147  Big house

398 Arbor Drive, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147  Little house

Picture Needed

Does anyone have a group picture from the last Family Reunion?

If so, please email it to Katie at

katie.eb.clark@gmail.com

Thanks!

Family Feud: Park Family edition!

One of the games we are putting together is a rousing game of Family Feud

We need help getting some responses in for the game, if you have a second please go to this link and give your answers, it won't effect your part in the game!

Thank You!

https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bjEJzkyu7yoeQaE

Address and Directions to House #1

Directions To Casa Laguna:

157 Laguna Place

Pagosa Springs Colorado 81147

970.731.0823

Trash day is Tuesday.  Please get the trash out to the street by 8:30am to ensure it gets picked up.

Please check, even if you arrive on a Monday.  The cans maybe full from the previous guests.

From Durango/Bayfield HWY 160 (from the West):

Take a left at the first stop light when you get to the Pagosa Lakes area, onto North Pagosa Blvd.  There is a Shell station on the northeast corner.  Continue on this road for about 10-15 minutes.  If you get to a stop sign, you have gone too far.  Turn right just before a group of mail boxes on the right hand side onto Saturn.  Turn left about a ¼ mile onto Laguna Place.  It is at the end of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side.  The one with 2 beige garage doors.  There is also a large concrete pad to the left of the garages on which to park.  You can park 6 cars there, (3 across x 2 deep.  You can also park 3 to 4 cars where the garage doors are.

From Pagosa Springs/Chama/Wolf Creek (from the East)

If you are coming up from Chama, turn left at the T intersection to Pagosa Springs.  You will go through the town and continue on out of town on HWY 160.  You will go up a hill for a couple of miles.  At the top of the hill, take a right at the light onto Piedra Road.  Continue past the airport on this road for about 10 minutes and take a left onto North Pagosa Blvd.  At less than a mile, there will be a large group of mail boxes on the left, turn left on the next street called Saturn.  Turn left about a ¼ mile onto Laguna Place.  It is at the end of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side.  The one with 2 beige garage doors.  There is also a large concrete pad to the left of the garages on which to park.  You can park 6 cars there, (3 across x 2 deep.  You can also park 3 to 4 cars where the garage doors are.

House #1

Here is a little information about one of the houses for the reunion. Get excited!

This is the house that Grandpa and Grandma and Uncle Bruce and Auntie Babz and Auntie Lin and Uncle Mike will be staying in.

It has three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a loft.

 

There will be a second house with nine bedrooms that everyone else will stay in and more information will be coming on that home as well. We hear these houses are awesome and very comfortable, it should be a nice relaxing place to visit!

The website for the three bedroom house included the following:

• Amenities
  • Washing Machine
  • Garage
  • Parking Off Street
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Clothes Dryer
• Beds
  • King
  • Queen
  • Sleep Sofa /Futon
• Entertainment
  • CD
  • Satellite Or Cable
  • Stereo System
  • DVD
• Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dish Washer
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
  • Outdoor Grill Charcoal
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Other Amenities
  • Canoe with paddles, vests and fishing poles. Snow sleds ready for winter.
• Suitability
  • Minimum Age Limit For Renters
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Children Welcome
  • Non Smoking Only
• Activities
  • Hunting
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Golf
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Antiquing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Sledding
  • Sight Seeing
  • Snowboarding
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Kayaking
• Other Activities
  • Hike from backyard into National Forest

Please RSVP :)

We are getting really excited at how quickly the reunion is coming up. Again, the dates for the reunion are July 19 through July 22, 2012. We hope that everyone will be able to make it! As soon as you know whether or not you and your family will be able to attend all or part of the reunion, please either comment below, on the Facebook page, or send an email to: aakristalynford@yahoo.com

The cost for the reunion will be $100 total (thanks to a very generous donor who wishes to reduce the costs as much as possible). Please send this to Auntie Babz at 5644 W. Leawood Dr. Littleton, CO 80123 when you know you will be attending. This will include food and lodging.

More information to come!

More information is here

Above is a link to the spread sheet I sent out last year. Because of changes in family numbers (Barker Girls) room assignments have changed a little. The info link above now brings you to a 6 page Google Doc with what ideas have been talked about, nothing is set in stone and it can all be changed. If you have questions please let me know. I will be opening this up for editing shortly but wanted to wait until the main ideas have been agreed upon. When you get to the Google Doc just click on the different pages at the bottom to move through the sheets :)