Family Reunion

Every other summer my dad's family gathers together for a reunion. They (we) have been doing it religiously since 1978. I think personally I have only missed 2 reunions in all those years. It has been so fun especially in recent years to reconnect with my cousins (15 of us total) and see where their lives are taking them. I have cousins all over the country and one in Japan. One night my dad and his 2 brothers and 4 sisters sat around a table talking about their childhood. Some of us grandkids made our way in and listened to them share. It's very fascinating to hear your parents talk about their parents. Of course, I did not have the perfect grandparents, but they definitely did a few things right considering that this gathering has continued in their absence. I look forward to the reunion when it comes around and this year was no different. My aunt Jill planned the big event and it was nestled in the Colorado mountains on a ranch that we had all to ourselves (we have been asked to leave other places in the past as we tend to cause a ruckus wherever we go). Kudos to an awesome reunion, Auntie Jill!

We had a big golf tournament one day. I think I loved driving the cart the best!

Montana's first time in a pool. Note Aunt Emily in the background in mid-spray.

Montana helping Uncle Mason with his poker game

Montana was sleeping when we took family pictures, so my cousin Pete filled in for Montana.