Last weekend we had our annual reunion for Bob's side of the family. His brother and SIL have a beautiful property and always host it. Bob has 3 brothers and 2 sisters. One brother was in Kansas visiting his son and DIL who live there, but the rest all made it.
We had grilled hot dogs and brats, and everyone brought a dish to share.
After supper the kids got busy playing. Sidewalk chalk is always fun!
They had fun talking to Bob's sisters too.
I went for a walk along the trails on their property. The wild flowers are blooming beautifully!
Bonnie has made lots of wooden signs with verses on them, and they are found along the trails.
There is a pretty little stream flowing through it
If you want a rest, there are rustic benches along the way
Beautiful Coleus flowers next to the garden
Here's Aaron taking Toms' tractor for a ride
Before long, we all gathered around the campfire
I took this picture of the siblings that were there. From the left are Tom, Karla, Diane, Larry and Bob. Larry is the oldest, then Rog who was in Kansas, Karla, Bob, Tom and the youngest is Diane.
The kids were loving the ice cream, this is Alaina and Ruby in the center and Bob's great nieces, Sophie and Olivia on the left and right.
Cassie was enjoying it too. (She isn't as close to the fire as this picture looks)
Connor was happy just playing with the stones
Isn't a campfire pretty as it gets dark?
When it got dark, the glowsticks came out and the kids were having fun. It was a nice afternoon and evening, and a great time to reconnect with family that we don't see all the time.
Dear Mari, it looks like a wonderful reunion 🫂 ❤️ It's great that there was a potluck meal as well. Beautiful photos and lovely smiles. Cassie and Connor are adorable. Beautiful green 💚 and flowers 💐 as well.
ReplyDeleteWish I could have come - lol. That looked like a perfect outing. Family. I love it. Their property is gorgeous as well as the round fireplace. Beautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteHi Mari! What a fun family reunion! The lovely property provided the perfect place for your family gathering. I hope you have a great week! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteA perfect reunion. And what a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteHi Mari!!
ReplyDeleteWell done to the family who is holding this gathering.
Unity and a sense of "belonging" are very important for humans! Stay healthy and see you again!!
Looks like a great family reunion. Thanks for sharing your walk around the property!
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely lovely. And such a nice idea, that everyone brought dishes. I really like the wooden signs on the trees with bible verses.
ReplyDeleteGosh I miss our reunions. We stopped during covid and never got back into it again. Such a shame. As a kid our reunions were fun get togethers on my dads side. We always had home made ice cream and us kids had to take a turn churning it. Such memories. Fun times with family is always nice....and you cannot beat having a fire and glow sticks too! Janice
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had so much fun. I love the sign she has posted. That is so cool. There is no better light than when the sun starts to set at a bonfire.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mari!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family! Your in laws property is wonderful and that wood sign seems to have always been there. :)
I wish I had a stream flowing thru my yard, but it's small, so I think it would flood the neighbours house!:P
Such a beautiful property and wonderful spot for your family to gather. I love events where the children interact with the generations before them.
ReplyDeleteOh Mari, this post brought MUCH happiness to my life today!! I *love* seeing all these pictures of family getting together for a family reunion. How important that is in today's crazy world. God bless the brother & SIL for hosting it as that is no small feat. May Bob's family reunions live on & on. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt is really a beautiful place and such a nice family gathering !
ReplyDeleteI love the campfire unusual for us here but it’s a good idea. You must have had a super day!
They have a wonderful and perfect place for a reunion, its like their own private resort destination... LOVE that fire pit and the way they have the garage set up with picnic tables. would like to wander those trails... its hard to get everyone together and 5 out of 6 is great...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful property they have. Wow, I’d never leave home. The campfire is pretty and the kids looked liked they really had fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to have a family reunion! My hubby and I used to host his side of the family every May but those days are long gone as are many who attended.
ReplyDeleteReunions are such a special time to reconnect those important family bonds and I love that you all make the effort to do this annually! I grew up that way and the memories the kids are making will be with them all their lives. Kudos to all!! Bob's brother has a great place to gather!! The property is truly beautiful and perfect for a gathering of loved ones. I love the signs, the brook, the flowers, and that great fire pit area!! Thanks for sharing!! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful place for a reunion. How neat that she has signs with scripture verses posted in different places. Family reunions are always the best...I love the sitting area around the fire. Glad you all were able to gather like this and enjoy life...
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat reunion!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful! What a beautiful family, and also beautiful location for your reunion! Looks like Connor is going to be the only boy with all those girls! These were all great photos of a lovely family time. Love the big tractor too! And the signs with verses on them along the trail...that's extra special! Thank you for sharing this with us. I enjoyed being there in spirit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful family reunion. That walkway with the scripture verses scattered along the way is wonderful. Love the photo of the kiddos listening with such rapt attention to Bob's sisters.
ReplyDeleteLove the fire pit and the evening sky.
Sue
What a great time. Looks like everyone enjoyed the day.
ReplyDeleteI'm really late getting around to reading tonight. I'm so glad that you had this time with Bob's family. What a beautiful piece of property they have. Love the trails!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place, and it looks like you all had a great time.
Cassie has gotten so big I don't think I would have recognized her in the picture by the fire if you hadn't mentioned it was her.
Looks like a lot of fun! Beautiful property!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! I'm loving the firepit!
ReplyDeleteLove that your family does this! My Dad is 1 of 9 and he grew up a lovely lake property in the northwoods (we don't have anymore) but they always hosted reunions there. Such special and important memories. Love getting to see Bob with his siblings. :) And what a beautiful property! I love the signs on the trails. I think gathering around a campfire is the coziest thing. Love it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun reunion, Mari...and the garden is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds a wonderful family reunion.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs.
All the best Jan
WOW if Tom and Bonnie need someone to house sit when they go out of town, I'll be there in a flash ... or with about two days' notice, hahahaha! What a gorgeous place! I love the verses in the trees! Everyone looks so relaxed and happy. The genetic material runs strong in Bob and his sibs!!!! xoxo
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