Yesterday we got together with all of Don's family ... sister, brothers, wives, children, parents and my parents. We enjoyed a great visit, enjoyed a delicious meal of souvlaki pork, buttermilk & garlic marinated grilled chicken breast, veggies & hummus, quinoa salad, potatoe and egg salad, sushi & maki (of course) and then fresh fruit & lemon squares for dessert.
We had 7 children under 10 and 15 adults. Wow did our house ever seem small!!!!
We had 7 children under 10 and 15 adults. Wow did our house ever seem small!!!!
Of course the day started out with Miss Gabriella in her poppa's arms as usual. 
As you can see the uniform for the day was yellow & white .... an unplanned wardrobe malfunction. Sebrina, me and sister-in-law Tammy with son Jake.
Here is sister-in-law Sarah with nephew Jake who is mesmerized by the Moroccan lantern hanging from the gazebo.
Gabriella is enjoying the spray from the hose.
Uncle Paul, I've got two teeth, let's see how many you have!
Zander gets a little exercise ......
Zander and Ryan help Rebecca with a little horse back riding.
Vanessa says, I gotta get me one of these star babies.
As usual, Zander and Rebecca stuck together most of the time.When it came time to leave, as Rebecca and Zander were getting into their cars, Zander jumped down and ran over to Rebecca and said "I forgot to give you a kiss."
Mammy and Gabriella make a little music.
Brother-in-law Glen and fiance Helen after an exhausting two days on a marriage course.Hey did you two pass ... is the wedding still on for August 16th?
The parents enjoy each others company in the quiet of the dining room.
Ahhhhh, the end of another successful family get together. Tiring but ever so much fun.Same time, same place next year?????
Do visit Sebrina's site to see some more lovely pictures of our fun filled day.
You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.
Desmond Tutu
4 comments:
love the yellow shirts, even if it was unplanned. :-)
a marriage class? who knew there was such a thing?
thanks for sharing your day! :-)
well thank goodness you didn't post any "fridge pictures" of me :) I know Mike took quite a few!
Beautiful family! WOW, can I come over your house and play - it looks like a fun house with all sorts of neat stuff to play with.
Julie, Apparently marriage class helps prepare for resolution of differences, etc... It is an intersting concept.
Vickie, As you have told me in the past, you also are welcome at my home any time.
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