This morning the troops loaded up, all 18 of us, and caravaned 45 minutes out to Manila, Arkansas to meet the rest of the gang for our yearly family reunion. Papa has 11 brothers and sisters (only 4 of them are still alive though), so there's a lot of family that shows up for this yearly tradition. We get together while we still can! Not always can everyone make it, but it's fun to hang out/catch up with those who can. We had our traditional good ol' southern barbeque with "Wicker's Marinade" and all the other homemade goodies that everyone brings. We even got in a few good rounds of "ladder golf" before Gran told us it was time to go. We came home chock full at the end of the day and ready for a nap. But.... instead of a nap, we celebrated Papa's 80th birthday with cake and a little party, then the guys went out and played ball out in the street and while the girls stood by to watch and chat. After it got almost too dark to see, we all came inside and chatted (while we had a late night snack) and played cards.... we also discovered that Aunt Nancy left her camera in the dining room, so yep, you guessed it! We had to take some pretty crazy pictures before we went to bed. She'll find them eventually. =)
It was such a great day! Only 364 days until next year's reunion! =)
It was such a great day! Only 364 days until next year's reunion! =)
Those who came.... 43+ we think!
What Walkers do best.... eat! =)
Ladder Golf!
Us beating Brian and Becca.
No wonder they couldn't win.... lol.
Jen and Cousin Sandra.
Greg and Brian playing catch.
Happy Birthday to Papa!
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