Labor Day Picnic

Every year my Dad's family has a picnic on Labor Day.  This has been happening all my life, and we've met at the same park for all of those years.
My Dad was one of 10 kids; one sister died as a child.  There were 5 girls and 5 boys and my Dad was the 5th child.  Each member of the family still lives within 30 minutes of each other and have remained very close.  There are 7 siblings still living.  There's lots of teasing and laughter when they get together!

Here's my Dad and step-mom getting things set up,

Here's part of the group, enjoying lunch.

 After lunch, they decided to try and get some pictures.  My Dad and his sister are probably the biggest teasers in the family.  He is 85 and she is 83.  Instead of sitting where she was told to for the picture, she sat on Dad's lap.  :)

These are the 7 living siblings.  I think they range in age from about 70-87.

The park is just beautiful.  There are springs and a pretty little stream that runs through it.

 

After lunch there was lots of talking and catching up.

We had a special guest with us this year.  This little boy is 6 years old and is from Haiti. He's in the states through 'Healing the Children'.  He has some vision issues that they thought were related to cataracts, but now think there may be some other problems as well.  He's full of energy and doesn't let much slow him down!

This is my aunt. who he's staying with.  She and my Uncle have done this quite a few times and say it's very rewarding.  This little boy will have testing and treatment here, and will most likely return to Haiti with much improved vision.

I hope you all had an enjoyable day too!