OUR FAMILY REUNION,
FLORENCE OREGON JUNE 2010.
Much planning went into Our family reunion. Grandma set the date and time, invited the guests, planed the menu and prepared the activities. Starting 2 years in advance. So we all had enough time to plan to have our families there.
I think reunions, whether held once a year or every 5 years, are important. One, they bring family members together.
they also offer opportunities for family to connect with one another.
They provide each family member with the opportunity to share memories and values with one another that will last a lifetime.
It is a challenge to build close, family ties when you only see each other ever few years. However, embracing the importance of a family reunion makes the event into a celebration to look forward to, as we as family come to see the benefits of getting together.
Each family has its own way of doing things. Testing that special baked bean or potato salad recipe has become a family tradition for us, and creates memories specific to our own family.
Some families even prepare the same menu, with exactly the same recipes, year after year as a tradition for any given family gathering.
In our culture, it is not uncommon for celebrations to center around food, and family reunions are no different.
Besides the obvious fun shared by everyone during these times, there are also A LOT of opportunities for laughter and family bonding.
The first day we even wore name tags to help identify one another. That Helped those who were new to the family or had not seen everyone for years identify who was who..
Each family group also wore a specific colored t-shirt to further identify who belonged with who.
According to FamilyReunion.com, there are many ideas that can make a family reunion special for everyone, regardless of age. One such idea is to encourage story-telling to help members get to know one another. This is especially enjoyable for children who may hear stories they have never heard before about family members.
Family reunions are an important part of family life. They can help preserve memories, favorite recipes, stories, and, most importantly, relationships that will last for many generations. Given a chance, family reunions can provide family members with important values, strong and lasting bonds, and a deep sense of belonging that they can pass on to each child, and to grandchildren.
Thanks for joining me for a look back at our reunion
grandma and all the grandchildren in attendance
Yeah we know these 3 don't we!!
FLORENCE OREGON JUNE 2010.
Much planning went into Our family reunion. Grandma set the date and time, invited the guests, planed the menu and prepared the activities. Starting 2 years in advance. So we all had enough time to plan to have our families there.
I think reunions, whether held once a year or every 5 years, are important. One, they bring family members together.
they also offer opportunities for family to connect with one another.
They provide each family member with the opportunity to share memories and values with one another that will last a lifetime.
It is a challenge to build close, family ties when you only see each other ever few years. However, embracing the importance of a family reunion makes the event into a celebration to look forward to, as we as family come to see the benefits of getting together.
Each family has its own way of doing things. Testing that special baked bean or potato salad recipe has become a family tradition for us, and creates memories specific to our own family.
Some families even prepare the same menu, with exactly the same recipes, year after year as a tradition for any given family gathering.
In our culture, it is not uncommon for celebrations to center around food, and family reunions are no different.
Besides the obvious fun shared by everyone during these times, there are also A LOT of opportunities for laughter and family bonding.
The first day we even wore name tags to help identify one another. That Helped those who were new to the family or had not seen everyone for years identify who was who..
Each family group also wore a specific colored t-shirt to further identify who belonged with who.
According to FamilyReunion.com, there are many ideas that can make a family reunion special for everyone, regardless of age. One such idea is to encourage story-telling to help members get to know one another. This is especially enjoyable for children who may hear stories they have never heard before about family members.
Family reunions are an important part of family life. They can help preserve memories, favorite recipes, stories, and, most importantly, relationships that will last for many generations. Given a chance, family reunions can provide family members with important values, strong and lasting bonds, and a deep sense of belonging that they can pass on to each child, and to grandchildren.
Thanks for joining me for a look back at our reunion
grandma and all the grandchildren in attendance
Yeah we know these 3 don't we!!
Thursday, July 01, 2010 2:51:00 PM
Love the pictures on the beach. How fun. I love family reunions.
Thursday, July 01, 2010 6:10:00 PM
Looks like a fabulous reunion! I have been to Florence with the big Sand Dunes and I think you all picked a wonderful place!
Love all the pictures :D
Thursday, July 01, 2010 8:35:00 PM
What a blessing that you were all able to get together like that! Love all of your pictures. Your family is beautiful!
Thursday, July 01, 2010 10:48:00 PM
How lovely! Just looking @ your pix makes me want to start planning a reunion w/ my family right now. I can just imagine how much fun y'all had.
Friday, July 02, 2010 2:05:00 AM
The colored shirts are SUCH a good idea! For years I organized "Cousin Camp" for all the cousins - totally kid focused. Precious days. Most of them are grown up now but what memories we all share. Thank you for taking us along and reminding me how important reunions are.
Friday, July 02, 2010 11:01:00 AM
great pics..
sounds like ya'll had a fabulous time...
have a wonderful 4th!!!
Saturday, July 03, 2010 2:32:00 PM
What a wonderful reunion and beautiful family you have !
Our family has grown apart over the last few years because our branch is always the ones who have planned and organized each family reunion. No one else has ( none of my Hubs cousins ) stepped up to take over so we haven't had one in years.
Saturday, July 03, 2010 2:57:00 PM
this reunion was just my husbands siblings and his Mom..
and Family's..
Monday, July 05, 2010 8:28:00 PM
Family reunions are one of my most favorite parts of summer!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 11:15:00 AM
I must be getting old, I enjoyed our reunion too. Thanks for sharing! Its good to have you posting again!