Ideas for the Prete Reunion, Summer 2008

As you probably know, I am hoping to have a family reunion here in Magrath next summer on dates TBA. Possibly around the 4th of July, but not necessarily. Please give input as to dates--John and Emma like the 4th as it is a paid holiday and easier to leave work for. Would others of you (I'm thinking of Bryners) miss not being in the US on the 4th for the usual fireworks and other traditions?)



I have a couple of ideas for the reunion. Tell me what you think.



1. Get family pictures. Rob's family had this done last Chistmas. A photographer in Cardston will do outdoor photos at your place-or wherever-and take a large group photo and individual family pictures as well as any other groups we want. Then she gives you a disc with all the photos on it and we have rights to print as many copies as we like. The Doig photos turned out really well. These pictures might cost each of our families $50-75.



2. Link up with a local fun run or walk/run. As many family members as wanted to could enter and others could watch and look after kids (we may have to hire a couple of babysitters too, depending on how many do the race). If we picked a family friendly event, babies could even be pushed in strollers and the kids could participate too. I thought doing a race together, which I desperately hope would not turn competitive in a negative sense, could be a great motivator to all of us who have a goal to exercise, but do better with an event to look forward to.



Please comment on these ideas.