Sunday, May 28

Though it was a foggy Sunday morning, I was glad the weather forecast looked like we could be outside in the afternoon.

This picnic is at our house and there were about seventy people signed up to attend. We can seat sixty-two people in our garage and kitchen, but need the outside for the overflow and the many children who like to run around and play in our yard.

This family gathering is my siblings and their children and grandchildren.

The little children love my bird feeding area and worry their parents. I tell the parents to just let them play. The birds will find the seed wherever it is. 🙂

This was the first time most of us met Rob and Jess’ twins – Isla and Iris.

They are my brother Clair’s granddaughters. In these pictures they are being held by Dot – my brother Dale’s wife – and our youngest daughter, Deb.

Time for lunch.

Every family brings something. We use an online program called Perfect Potluck for food signup.

The twins were not the only babies. This is Jared and Andi’s little one.

I loved watching these two – Elyse and Lucy – walk around holding hands.

Roy and Deb’s contribution to the day is an egg hunt – along with cute prizes.

Children age 12 and above hid the eggs – many in plain sight.

Waiting for the word – go!

Watching the children

After each child found the amount of eggs they were allotted, they went to Deb for their prizes.

Some eggs have money inside, some candy, and others say, “prize.” Each gets to choose from a wide array of prizes.

I loved seeing the variety of hair colors – especially in the children.

We have many blonds, a few red heads, and several with dark brown or black hair.

Another mix of hair colors.

Looks like someone received a kite.

It was Vince and Kate’s Lincoln.

Neil and Hillary also have a Lincoln. I think he is the one with brown hair two photos back.

Jackson was intent on playing with his new car.

It was a great day – cloudy and warm. Perfect for an outdoor event.

It began drizzling about the time people began to leave then rained during the evening.