Reunion 2011

April is an odd time to have a reunion I suppose, as most seem to be in the summer when children are out of school, but sometimes you just do it when you get a chance. In this case, my brother from Kansas and his son from Texas were coming to visit, so we decided to take the opportunity to get together while they were in town. We counted up the other day...my parents now have 5 children, 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Obviously with a group that size, not everyone can make it, but it was fun to see those who could come. We got one group photo with everyone in it.



Our original plan was to have the gathering in my sister's yard which is beautiful and shady in summer. Unfortunately this has been a weird Spring. It actually snowed a bit at our house on this last day of April! Added to that, Dad has not been well lately. A few weeks ago he went to spend some time in a nursing home and then was able to move into an assisted living facility just the day before the reunion. We were reluctant to take him out into the cold, so were pleased to find that we could reserve the activity room of his home to meet in.


















There was even a special table for all the little girls who came. Once they got over being shy about meeting new cousins for the first time they had a great time together.



These two were having a great time taking a ride sitting on Great-grandma's walker.



The evening ended with news of an upcoming event scheduled for mid-August which pleased everyone.

Thanks to all who were able to come. We enjoyed getting to know you all better.