Reunioning

Ahhhhh, a family reunion.  It’s a time for smorgasbord, reminiscing the past, discussing new ailments, talking about your grandchildren, and planning for the future.  I would say after this past weekend I should have a PhD in family reunioning!!!

On Friday we hit the road headed south to Sebastopol (yep, it’s in Mississippi) for the Anthony family reunion.   These would be my dad’s people.  We rolled into town about 4:15, Ford went straight for the basketball goal at my aunt and uncle’s house, and it took The Bit about 30 minutes to warm up to the situation.   Once he warmed he was running hot the rest of the trip.

 My cousin, Doug, and his daughter, Sophia

 Aunt Sandra and Uncle Chico

 Annie and Sophia are a month apart in age.

 Happy girl

Maria and Annie

 It’s a shame that Sebastopol is only 2.5 hours away and I hadn’t been since last June.  No excuses….I must do better.  We sat around and talked, let the kids entertain us, and of course, ate some good grub.  Saturday morning we headed for the big gathering with more homecooking than should be allowed!!!!

 Ashley, the photo bomber

 Uncle Ken is so silly

Maddie and Collin

Uncle Pettey and Marc

 Daddy telling Bitty he can't eat 75 chips at once...

 Maddie and Renea

 Ken and his pet lizard

 We left about 2:30 and headed back to Mayberry.  And Sunday brought on yet another family reunion.  This time it was local!!!  Puddin and Pops were the lucky hosts of the Wooten family reunion.  These would be Pop’s people.  Again, lots of reminiscing, eating, and kid entertaining.

Wooten family reunion....

 Puddin and Emily

Annie and her Great Aunt Ollie

Aunt Ollie was the sister of Annie's namesake, Sarah.  Sarah was Pops's mom.

Family is important, a blessing, and something never to take for granted.  Love your people and always tell them that!