A Family Supper
Last night my mother’s family – the Hawthorne’s – were at our family pavilion (in our woodlot) for a carry-in supper. The weather was perfect – and it was wonderful to spend time with aunts, uncles, cousins, and their families.
Hezekiah (grandson), Tristan (nephew), Clair (brother), and Aunt Joyce (my mother’s youngest sister).
The dessert end of the food table.
Norm (uncle through marriage), Denny (cousin through marriage), Doug (cousin), and Bob (uncle through marriage).
Orpha Mae (Mother’s sister), Lester (Mother’s brother), Dale (my oldest brother), and Dale’s grandson, Jacob, with back to the camera.
Mike (Cousin) and Donna’s son – not sure of his name – with his plate full.
Donna (cousin through marriage), Nancy (my sister), Velma (my step-mother).
Steve (my youngest brother) and Mike (cousin)
Melissa’s daughter, Kelci, is eating food the same color as her hair! Background: Travis, Chelsey, Jamie, and Amy.
Melissa, Chelsey, and Amy are my sister’s daughters. Travis, Jamie, and Kelci are her grandchildren.
My cousin, Joan, talking to Aunt Orpha Mae.
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An evening with the Hawthornes always brings back wonderful memories of my mother and grandparents. Aunt Orpha Mae’s voice sound’s like what I remember of Mother’s voice – and the sisters laugh and talk like her. I love being part of this family.
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