As I have indicated previously, our family has been getting together for the past twelve years. This year about forty of the family got together at the New Bern Riverfront Hotel to share lots of stories, laughter and of course eating. It is always great to see anyone since we normally only see most of the family once a year. And it goes without saying the kids can really change in one year. Maybe we should figure out how to do it twice a year!
The highlight of the reunion is the Saturday night dinner and silent auction which of course is anything but silent! Even the part that is supposed to be silent isn’t and then all of the “hot” items go to a live auction. Now that is when the fun begins! Some of the kids didn’t know what a live auction was last year, but now they hold their own with their parents money!
I can’t begin to say what my extended family means to me but here is a thought about family that fits us nicely; I don’t know the author, but as I read it, maybe it is a quote that my sister Joan used several years ago when she planned the reunion!
Our family is a circle of strength and love…
With every birth and every union the circle grows…
Every joy shared adds more love…
Every crisis faced together
makes the circle grow stronger.
Welcome back, folks. I can tell everyone of you did have a wonderful wonderful time and looking forward the next family union. Time flies, it comes soon. Take care.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the photos on your Blog! I'm going to give the link to some of my friends. Lindsay, Vicki and I enjoyed sitting here at the beach and reading your information! We love you too! Uncle Bobby!
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