Pioneer Day Activity

This past weekend Salem Branch had a social based on Pioneer Day.  It was also a reunion inviting those who had been members in the past but had moved elsewhere.  We had a good attendance, but not many people who fit into the reunion part of it.  I guess that makes sense, as most of those people don't live close any more.  Here are a few pictures from the social.

The stick pull was a lot of fun.

 

 

Getting the grill ready

Here is the chef, waiting for the coals to heat up.  He wore a white shirt and managed to keep it clean all day.  That's probably better than I could have done.

Some  of them found a good place to eat and hide from the hot sun.

This was Elder Wilson's last day with us. (on the left)  He was temporarily located here while he waited for his visa to come through.  He left that afternoon for the mission office -- and then off to Australia!  We get to keep Elder Naef.  We're very glad of that.

There was lots of visiting in the shade.  Did I say it was HOT?

Another Pioneer game

And another -- the sack race was popular.  I didn't get a photo of the three legged race.  I did get a video, but I won't post that.

This little bulldog was a popular addition to the picnic.

Have you ever held a butterfly on your hand?  This girl walked around with one and it just stayed with her.  Oh, and yes, it was alive.