A Family Gathering

This is the third time my siblings and their off-spring have gathered at Storybook Land in Aberdeen for a reunion weekend. We do this every two years hoping the 10 grandkids and the 17 great grandkids can all attend and re-connect. That hasn't happened yet, although we have come close to 100% attendance.

This park is awesome. It is free (a cost for the 4 available rides: train, merry-go-round, roller coaster, & balloons) with lots for the little kids to do. There are also pay-for options for the older kids. They chose to go fishing this year. There are picnic shelters to reserve and party rooms for rent. We choose the room because it has AC and is close to the bathrooms. Convenience.

entrance to the park

10 of the great grandkids are under the age of 10

Mcbe enjoying the ride

7 of the 8 in attendance under 10 

crazy mirror at the maze

the third grader and the second grader

siblings at the end of the train

three generations playing pinocle

more pinocle players

youngest generation played BINGO

checking out the water creatures

not old enough to run with the bigger kids

wanted a horse ride

Miss W with the chickens

rainbow provided by Mother Nature

the great grands all enjoyed the hotel swimming pool

after a day running and playing in the park

and some swim time Sunday morning before everyone

headed home

these two are enjoying some kuchen, a reunion tradition