Family Reunion!

My mom and a handful of her cousins decided to arrange a family reunion for my grandmother's side of the family. We hadn't seen most of these people in probably over 15 years (at least). We met at a park in Modesto (which was kind of midway for everyone) and had fun catching up with extended family, playing on the playground, driving the golf cart that Poppy rented, and mostly just hanging out with cousins.

Ryan enjoying a brownie on the golf cart....






Peek-a-boo Maddie!

Madison, Jenna and a "new" cousin....

Mackenzie on the golf cart


Third? cousin Jacob and his dog relaxing in the shade. His mom is my mom's cousin Heidi. His grandpa and Mimi (my grandma) are brother and sister.

Scott and Mackenzie


Mimi with her two living brothers


Ryan's FAVORITE snack....black OLIVES!


Madison playing on the playground

Maddie and Jenna swinging...

I can do it myself!


(pay no attention to the couple in the background. They weren't with us.)

Ok...maybe it WOULD be more fun if I catch a ride with Daddy....


OH YEAH!
Mackenzie preferred the slide...


CUTE COUSINS!

Family group shots....




Our part of the family.

L-R: Me, Jim, Ryan, Uncle Jim, Ted, Kristin, Boppa, Jenna, Matt, Mimi, Madison, Poppy, Kye Kye, Kim, Scott and Mackenzie

The WHOLE group!

Any guesses WHO likes to be the center of attention among the cousins? Seriously Kye Kye...get down! What kind of example are you setting for your grandchildren anyway?



Fun times!!! Hope we can do it again in a few years!

Cute Girlies!

Love these three girlies!!!

Brother and Sister Love!

Jenna just loves her brother and the feeling is mutual. On this particular day she decided to look after him in her room. She made him a bed on the floor....where he was more than happy to lay down and just let her dote on him. She even let him sleep with her beloved "Zachary" doll (the one he "gave" her when he was born).

Jenna's not really in any of these pics...because she was busy arranging Ryan's bed, covering him and just being a really sweet big sister.....








Sure...they have their moments of fighting, hitting, pinching and biting....but it sure is nice to see their loving sides as often as we do!!

Dance Class

We signed Jenna up for a Jazz/Tap Combo Dance Class this year and it's safe to say....she LOVES IT....




....it's simply amazing how closely she pays attention when she really enjoys something....


it's been great for her and we can't wait to see her recital in June!!

SING IT!

We Will We Will....ROCK YOU!

Three Generations

of beautiful women!

Playdate with Cole!

Ryan had his first "official" playdate with Cole at the park!

Here are a few pictures from the day....

Looking at and feeding the ducks...

Eating a well balanced lunch (ha ha...)

Getting crud outta our shoes...


Discussing current events....and favorite snacks...


Being embarrassed by our silly mothers ;)


Playing in the dirt...

and having TONS of fun!

Can't wait to do it again soon!!