Family Reunion

We had a great time at the reunion. The weather couldn't have been better and that could "make or break" an event like this. I posted a ton of pictures (60+) but I'm disappointed that I didn't get a picture of everyone. I also didn't get a picture of Grandpa and Grandma together. I'm hopeing someone did. I think Brian might have got a picture of each person present. We also didn't get a group picture of the whole bunch. It is really hard to get everyone together plus there are usually one or more babies napping. The group picture farther down was all the grandkids and great grandkids that were down at the games. Several were back at the campsites. The kids had a blast playing the games. Maria and Karen found a bunch of group games and Luke V. was MC. He did a great job. A good voice and not a bit inhibited! We did get a picture of the immediate family but it would have been nice to have more than a "come across the road, we are taking a family picture". Most of my sister's were smart and had hats on. My hair looks lovely. I think Grandma is planning on using this for her Christmas card picture! Yay! David had a "tight rope" strung between two trees. (See picture of Gretchen below) What a fun form of entertainment. There was a line waiting to try it most of the time. Gretchen was the champ. She went there, back, there and back once without falling. Most people (including me) couldn't make it more than a couple steps before they fell off. (Okay, Brad mastered it also but not there and back!) We had two piniatas. One for the bigger kids and one for the smaller ones. Grandma took quite a bit of video and Luke took her tape to make a DVD and is going to make a copy for everyone. Plus I'm hopeing we can compile everyone's pictures. I figured there was about 127 people in all.

Reunion

Some cousins that will be getting together at the family reunion. I've been cleaning the trailer. Let me tell you this, it's just as much work but not as much fun, getting ready for a three day camping trip as a two week one! Jeanie has been a busy little beaver over here. She just finished listening to the last two books on tape of Laura Ingalls Wilder. I guess she sees me listening to my walkman as I work because she kept asking me what she could do. She said she feels like she has to work when she listens to the book. She cleaned out the office, the hall closet and about 4 or 5 cupboards! She didn't have the tape going but she also came out to the trailer and helped me wipe things down. Maybe there is hope for the spoiled baby yet!!!