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The Chirping Moms

Where to Wednesday: A Family Reunion

August 22, 2012

We just got back from a week long family reunion on Holden Beach. It was a week jam-packed with fun & tons of family. This summer, my father-in-law celebrated his 65th birthday. My mother-in-law planned a party & was able to get almost every member of the family to Holden Beach for the celebration. My father-in-law is one of 10 kids–who have many kids, whose kids have kids, etc. It was a big group! 

 I headed out on the road trip excited for a vacation at the beach & left with a renewed understanding of just how important family is. With a large group all together all week there was a lot of noise, laughing, dancing, parties & hugs. There were also a lot of memories shared. One of Tom’s aunts brought down a giant bin from his grandmother’s house — full of pictures, letter, diplomas, cards, etc. One night I was on the porch & could see everyone inside passing around pictures & other things from inside the box. There were smiles and tears, but all around also, a family that still gathers, which in today’s times is not always that common. I feel truly blessed to have been welcomed into this family & that my girls are being raised amongst a group of people that cherish what family is all about. I bet Tom’s Grammy, the mother of 10, was smiling down on everyone — so happy to see her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren still getting together to share all of these memories. 

It was also the first time, since Alex & my niece were born that we had all the cousins together. Maggie & Alex already have 10 first cousins & had a blast with them all week. We ended the week with an early 1st birthday gift for Alex & Elizabeth (born 1 day apart): doll cradles handmade by their Mimi & Pop Pop. Family is the best. 

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Comments

  1. momFITtingitallin says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    ahh Family reunions amazing!!!

    Sharee'
    http://www.momFITtingitallin.com

    Reply
  2. Mrs. Baker says

    August 22, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    look at all those babies!!

    Reply
  3. Mom of A and a says

    August 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Hi, thank you for linking up to the Mommy Brain Mixer! what a wonderful time you all must have had! thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Mom of A and a says

      August 24, 2012 at 4:56 am

      Loved your post so much, I featured it again: http://momofbigalittlea.blogspot.com/2012/08/what-ive-been-reading-this-week-7-mommy.html

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    August 24, 2012 at 5:28 am

    I think I'd do a reunion if it was at the beach. Sign me up!

    Reply
  5. Liliane Bettencourt says

    August 24, 2012 at 9:06 am

    According to Family Reunion, some family members who haven't heard from one another in some time may be startled.

    Family Reunion Announcement Letter

    Reply

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