In Memory and A Reunion

(my cousin Cammy, Skyler[my other cousins daughter] and my other cousin, Courtney.

Recently our family lost a dear wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and daughter-Julie was married to my second cousin who I call Uncle Alan....they had a blended family and their home was always open to those in need.  She was kind and loving, warm and open-but most of all she loved the Lord and exhibited that love by never turning those in need away.  She had a way of seeing the best in people and was always willing to look past any shortcomings and welcomed everyone into their home with open arms.  Her memorial was a testament to the warmth and love she showered on everyone she loved....we gathered as a family to remember her and shower Uncle Alan with our love and support.

 Courtney and Nate's kids: McKenna and Bryson

 Courtney, Nate, McKenna and Bryson

 Skyler and her Auntie Cammy.

 My nephew, C.

 My nephew, Caed.

 Caed and his cousin, Alec.

 Megan and my niece, O.

 Brooklyn.

 After the memorial we decided to turn it into a reunion.  Despite the sad circumstances so many of us were there that it was the perfect opportunity to share time together and enjoy some family time.

 My Uncle Andrew, who is really my second cousin.

 Food.

 Family.

 (l to r:  Stephen and Uncle Craig)

 Number Three Sister, L.

Pregnant with baby number 4!!!!!!!

 Baby sister, April.

 (l to r Aunt Gail, Aunt Alice and Uncle Arthur)

 Uncle Craig

 Kik and Vicki. (my sister's mother-in-law)

 Nana/Mormor with Bryson and McKenna.

 Nana with her son, my Uncle Craig and his daughter, Courtney with her children, McKenna and Bryson.

 Aunt Alice and Nate.

 Aunt Gail and Uncle Art.

 L. and Vicki.

 Vicki and Jerry, Mary and Calvin

 (l to r) McKenna, Skyler, Megan, Bryson, Alec, O and Caed.

 Uncle Craig and Bryson.  Auntie Carol too.

 Kik, L and A.

 Nana and Aunt Gail ( her mom is my Nana's sister)

 Uncle Andrew's birthday was Monday and Laura had a birthday cake for him, they also called my sister, A. up because her birthday is around the corner.

 My mommy and my Auntie Co dressed like twins despite the fact that they had no idea until they both showed up!

 Uncle Artie always takes a photo like this.  He is my Nana's younger brother.

 Jerry and Aunt Gail.

 Mommy chats with Laurie.

 Laura and Andrew.

Calvin and Mary.

It was a fantastic weekend and I am so blessed to be part of such a wonderful family!!!!  Coming up....number 3 sister arrives with her three boys!!!!  Yay!!!