family reunion

the browning reunion is the biggest event of my summer.. and once it is over, everyone is officially resigned to the fact that school is coming. this year was no exception. over hte 24th of july week, we floated a canal, had an amazing talent show, and ate to our hearts content. 4 of my male cousins.. haha.. formed a band. they are officially called the tree of life. they spent basically the whole time writing and practicing songs. very complex, considering we were camped out across from the town dump. they had a mini concert on the last day though, and they were suprisingly good. i was impressed. and i am their numero uno fan! haha! pioneer day is a huge thing in this town.. it's even smaller than the one i live in.. shocking, eh? they have a giant parade complete with incredible floats, and a rodeo. there is even a "fun run" early that morning. (which i totally did.. and won! heck yea!) the whole thing is made more exciting by the embroidered bright red t-shirts all 48 of us wore. it was insanely fun though! i love my family!