Family Reunion 2012

Bend, Oregon at Sunriver was a total hit for our Family Reunion.  This place was so serene!

We woke up our first morning to soft tapping of rain as Max was getting ready for a day at a near by golf club with some family.  The kids and I took our time getting up, eating and then a little dip in the pool before it wass time to meet up with everyone at Sunriver Resort.

Our camp site. It was big, heavily wooded and was set back.  We couldn't see our neighbors or here them, it was quiet.  We on the other are not so quiet, so a good thing for those camping around us. 

Our kids had so much fun with their cousins.  Always somebody to play with and something to do.  Funny thing was there was never a toy in sight. We enjoyed dinner each night with all 40+ of us.  Taking turns at each house, we shared delish eats, lots of cocktails, great conversation and countless stories and memories.  My cousin Charlie and Aunt Debi created a slide show with pictures of all the families dating back to pictures of my Great-Grandfather (Papa Jim) in WWII.  He was a POW and some of the pictures give me goose bumps.  Sharing these stories and pictures with all the kids is pretty special.   

Lock 'em up and throw away the key!

Luke overseeing Papa Don making home made vanilla and peach ice cream.  Luke is the quality control supervisor.  This kids a food-e! 

Max with his Katie or Katie with her Max! They definitely have their own special connection...from the day they met. 

1 grill + 3 men + 3 tongs  = grilled carne asada made with love by The Jim's and Max! 

Rock Park with 11 kiddos! Good times! 

After a family BBQ the kids made dessert...MUD PIE! Yummy 

Girlies are tub'n!  We won't talk about what color the water was after this little dip. 

A trip to Sisters, Oregon ended being a delightful outing.  Antique Faire in the park, outdoor BBQ picnic, stroll through downtown  

and yogurt at Cupa Yo!

Couch time with a few of the cousins! 

This is half of the family we were able to round up.  So blessed with  the awesome family we have! 

Funny face time! 

Heather, Me, Heidi

Love these girls like they are my sisters. Wish we lived so much closer.

A bike ride along the Little Deshutes River on our last day. 

Max and the kids 

The kids and I 

Little log cabin.  If the kids could have loaded this up in the truck they would have. 

We also squeezed in more swimming before it was time to head home. 

Max and I 

The McCaffrey's

Heading home! Sad to go, but looking forward to a hot shower and our own bed's after a long drive.