Making memories is important, especially when it involves family, the people you love. Chris' dad's family has always been close. In fact, not just Dean's family but Warren's family and the generations before put God first and family second to everything else. (Ok, baseball was a VERY close third! You know 2 of Warren's bothers missed a sibling's wedding because of a baseball game and as the story has it, everyone was ok with that.) Back to the topic at hand...loving each other inspite of their flaws has always been top priority. Don't tell anyone but there are even several Democrats in the bunch.
All 27 of us made it to our annual family reunion. We poured into a local state park with loaded minivans. Not only did we have games, food and firewood for smores but we had christmas presents. Most of us just brought our gift exchange packages but Helen could not be outdone. Each of my children opened at least 10 gifts. Good grief!
Back by popular demand, my handsome hubby organized planned and created a fun filled 3 days of games and silly events. Dean's family took home the gold in ladder golf. Lois and her clan came on strong during Boce ball...crushing the rest of the family. Nail pounding wasn't even close....ALL ME!! I will have pictures at a later date. The diaper challenge was a close 3-way tie. Pitch took place late at night in the cabins...no known winner. If smore making was an event Logan would have been the clear winner... that boy had 6 marshmallows on a stick at a time. Not to brag but I made the best coffee of the reunion.
Surprises of the weekend...
Holly's bright orange hair
Kelly and Ryan are expecting
The group picture includes everyone
No children were lost
Reagan caught 2 fish
No one was able to cheat in the gift exchange!
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Sounds like a great time was had by all!
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