Family, Karaoke, Fire and Giant Marshmallows

The Oster Family Reunion started with karaoke and ended with a bonfire. We all stayed at the Yellowstone Valley Inn in Wapiti, Wyoming, just outside of Cody. It was fairly secluded, so we spent most of our time on the grounds.

We missed Friday night's dinner, but made it in time for the karaoke. There were two guys--one emcee and one Karaoke Jockey (KJ)--in the karaoke bar, who desperately tried to get some of the Osters on stage. Everyone was acting shy, so Warren, who was completely sober, decided to get on stage and show everyone how it's done. (He is a Yosemite Sam's graduate.) Sadly, he did not do a solo Billy Idol. Instead he, the emcee and KJ all sang "Elvira." It was pretty hilarious. Awesome enough that the kids put down their DSes and ran over to the stage to marvel at their dad!

Saturday was the horseback riding I already told you about, followed by swimming and a hike in the nearby trails. The last official activity was the traditional auction and BBQ dinner. Just when we thought all of the fun was over, everyone gathered outside for a bonfire. Aunt Jackie had graham crackers and chocolate and Aunt Nellie just happened to have a bag of the most gigantic marshamallows ever, making it a smashing success.