Yesterday we traveled 2 hours to Givhans Ferry State Park for the Allinger family reunion. It was a good time to talk with and catch up with family we hadn't seen in at least a year and some in 2 years. Uncle Bill has been struggling with lung cancer and had recently learned that his CT scan came back all clear of cancer! But then, he had to be admitted to the hospital on Friday night due to episodes of passing out due to thinning blood. He and Aunt Carol were certainly missed! I know Jason really looked forward to talking hunting and fishing with Uncle Bill! Jase was begging for his paci and blanket by noon, which is his usual napping time. But we held him off til 3:30pm and then headed on home so the kids could nap on the way back.
Then Jason was able to mow the grass and do the weed eating before he leaves again this Tuesday for the SC Fir*fighter's Association Convention at Myrtle B*ach where he will have a booth to work for his program at the Fire Marshal's Office. I am really hoping to get a respite and be able to go with him for a couple of days this week before the convention actually gets started on Thursday. I'll leave you with some pics from the day yesterday. Aunt Pam will have to get me the big family picture with all 28 people that some lady heading toward the restroom took so I can upload it.
Our family at the picnic shelter where the reunion was held.
Aunt Kaye Kaye brought the vegetable tray.
Mandy and her family (husband Lonnie and girls Kayla and Brianna)
One of our cooks--Uncle Jimmy
Two more cooks-- My cousin Brian Allinger and cousin Brenda's husband Mark.
Aunt Pam uncovers the food & Dad drools!
My family plus Uncle Roy--everyone awaiting lunch!
My cousin Michael, cousin Mandy, Aunt Jenny, and cousin Brenda
Emma Grace is starving for lunch---even resorts to eating celery with ranch dip!
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