AhQuin Family Traditional New Years Walk

 Every year for the last 30 years, my dad has started a tradition that still continues to this day. Especially for this year, we continued with this tradition because my dad was unable to do the walk with us because of his "LACK OF KNEE" problems. But he will FOR SURE be with us next year, and I'm afraid it may be the full 5 miles. As the generations have added we have not done the full 5 mile walk, it's been changed to a walk to the park and play sports, Soccer & Football, etc. It's exercise, but we are having fun doing it.

 We all gathered at Clay's house and walked to the park and the ladies continued on our walk and the guys stayed with the kids. (It was surprising, there was NO COMPLAINING from the guys to have to watch the kids this time.)

 As we walked to the park, Max and Bryan played football. Kids rode bikes, scooters and wave boards. As long as we are all as a family, that's all that matters.

 Clay helping Major ride the scooter.

 The ladies continuing on our walk.

Irene, Julee, Mom, Sunshine, Me, Janette (Tia was taking the picture)

 3 of my 4 brothers: Joe, Max & Clay watching the kids play at the park.

 The teenage girls: Sydnee, Raya, Kiana, Tayvia & Lisia

 Tia and her cute little guy, Legend

 Major was so determined to learn how to ride this scooter, "ALL BY HIMSELF" he didn't want anyone's help, but when he did, it was Aunty Ton. (I love it)

 Janette and Janessa riding JT's bike

 Everyone walking back to Clay's house for the 2nd part of our activity.

My mom is so strong, even though she struggles so much with her walking and her left side. She is such an example to me of never giving up and always putting one foot, in front of the other and just go and do!!! You can see her concentration in this picture of her walking, especially alone at this time, without my dad. He is usually her crutch to give her strength for her weak side. I love her!!!

 Everyone slowly getting back to Clay's house.

We love this tradition and we have loved watching the kids enjoy it and playing together. My dad has always wanted us to appreciate our health and strength and to appreciate the Pioneers.