we went to craig's family reunion in the afternoon
and then some of the family came to our house for dinner and hanging out.
it's always fun having everyone over.
and noisy.
but i like it.
a lot.
here are some pictures of the afternoon…..
it was a really nice day.
california cousins and kansas cousins….together again.
i am loving "grown up" cousins.
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would you like to know who won the $75 gift certificate?
900 comments was AWESOME!!!
random.org chose number 708:
To Kill a Mockingbird
congrats!
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Maggie - I got excited for half a second. Then I realized “To Kill a Mockingbird” is not my favorite movie. 🙂 But I’m glad another Maggie won!
Robyn - your a very brave momma with the trampoline into the pool!!!!
so fun!
crystal b - Oh you lucky girl…. photo shoot with Blue Lily? You are going to love her. And, just so you know … she’s a master at Photo Shop (in case you … ahem, break out or something.)
Seriously, send me your address. I so owe you a necklace. Do you know how many referrals you sent to my shop!! Lots!! Thanks again.
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Kat - Looks like great fun.
How nice to get together with family 🙂
Lauren is looking so grown up!
Congrats to the winner, enjoy!
kasey - i need a trampoline.
No.17 CherryTreeLane - I really want to jump from a trampoline into a pool. My entire pregnant body, jiggling in the air, as I leap into the air….
Dana D@BoysMyJoys - Craig looked like Superman flying into the pool!
🙂
Ruth - both my parents are only children so i have no cousins… i’ve never known what i’m missing but this looks so much fun! and hello… you have some hot genes between you all!
a-m - It looks like you all had a fantabulous time! I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to trampoline into the pool though, I must be getting old…
Thanks for the gorgeous pictures!
a-m x
ann - That little dog looks just like mine! Is it a Silky Terrier?
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Looks like a really good time. Wish it would get hot enough for us to do things like that…boo hiss!!!
Julie - Family reunions are great! I’m in need of one ~ I miss my cousins!! Looks like you guys are having a great summer! 🙂
Dana@Bungalow'56 - Oh these pictures just about sent me over the deep end. I’ve been wanting to have a large backyard pool, for-evah!!! So this past Sunday I improvised. I’ll be posting about it tomorrow. I think you might get a kick out of it. A mama’s got to do what a mama’s got to do! Thanks for always sharing wonderful family photos!
Dana
Diana - I loved the antics and fun shared with my cousins when we were little… but I think it’s WAY MORE COOL now we’re all adults! Yep =)
Sandy (Your Life, Organized - Congrats to the winner!!
Looks like so much fun!! It has been too cold here for outside pool play!
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shelly - That trampoline into the pool looks like so.much.fun!
Kimberlee J. - It makes me miss my adult cousins. I have such love, and such sweet memories.
Natalie (The Sweets Life) - I rarely comment (unless there’s a giveaway, because I’m shameless ha), but I just wanted you to know that I love your blog and I especially love the pictures you share of your family. I grew up with strong family values and am so close with my family, though now I live in St. Louis while most of them are still in Chicago (did get my sis to move here..yes!). Anyways, no real point to this comment except to say I appreciate your blog, your pictures, your honesty, and your family 🙂 Have a great day!
Jocelyn Stott - Your blog is defining summer with pictures. I love it.
Heather - we pull up my son’s slide/fort thing so he can slide into the pool and he thinks it’s the coolest thing ever. if he saw these pics i think it would blow his mind!
love the that the elusive teenager made a few smiling appearances. she is so lovely!!
AshleyAnn - 900 comments…can you even picture how many small villages in Africa that is!
I want to meet Lauren. I want to photograph Lauren.
Musings Of A Gem - Well done Maggie! Very lucky..i’m one jealous girl lol
Looks like you had a fab family reunion : )
Gemma X