Food.....

As you know, it's not really a family reunion without good picnic food! We have a few options, so I'm asking you to "vote" for what you think would be best on the poll on the right hand side of the blog.
We could do a potluck - everybody brings something, but we may have to do some assigning so that not everybody brings dessert! ;)
We could do B.Y.O.F. - bring your own food. Everybody bring whatever they want for his/her family.
Other suggestions? If so, leave a message in the comment section so I can add it to the poll.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!!!

Destination Decided

We've finalized a location. The big event will take place at ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE in Maple Grove. I've attached a couple of links for you, but this place is great!
We have rented a sheltered picnic area with electricity and a grill (on the map it's the Deer Area). They have:

• Man-made swimming area that is amazing for kids ($2/person/day)
• The largest of Three Rivers Park District's play areas, there are two acres of wood and rope mazes leading to spiral slides, suspension bridges, underground tunnels and two cable rides
• Hiking Trails: Creek Trail (2.1 miles), Monarch Trail (.75 miles) -Wood-chip and turf trails through woodlots and fields, Eastman Nature Center Trails (3.5 miles total) - Four loop trails, turf or wood-chip surface.
• Biking Trails: - Mountain Biking - 5 mile turf trail w/rolling terrain. "Regular" Biking - 20 miles of trail - hilly terrain. Trail connects with North Hennepin Trail Corridor. Rest stops at Visitor Center, picnic areas, Nature Center and group camp. Access from Visitor Center, Nature Center or picnic area.
• Archery: a 30-acre archery facility, featuring both a stationary range and a walk-through course. A daily pass is $5. Archery permits required for ages 16 and older. Archers age 15 and younger do not need a permit, but must be accompanied by an adult permit-holder.

The website has directions and much more information. Go check it out!

http://www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/parks/park.cfm

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Location

We're still working out the details on the exact location of the reunion. As soon as a final decision is made, we'll let you know. We just wanted to be sure to get the "save the date" magnets out.

It's Official

Watch out world! It's a WARD family reunion!!!!

Saturday, July 18, 2009 - keep checking back for more details.