Family Reunion

We were lucky to be able to join in on the Church History family reunion while in New York. In fact, we had a couple days were family got to stay with us - what a joy that was to have a house (and an RV) full of loved ones! Mickey was pretty excited to get the house and beds ready for family; who knew mattresses could be such a fun climbing toy!

Once the troops arrived, grandpa suddenly found himself to be perhaps the most desired person of the crew with all 3 grandchildren seeking his attention throughout the day. (P.S. These events are out of order, my apologies! Also, some photo creds go out to Grandma R... still waiting for Grandpa R's and Aunt H's pics...).

Driving the van - a favorite activity.

Digging - a must for the boys (and occasionally the little Princess)

Ice cream at Mr. Twistee's had to happen in wine country (what is it about wine country that makes such great ice cream?). Miss B got more than she planned on and ended up sharing the joy.

Our Sunday adventure was to visit the Peter Whitmer Farm after church, including egg gathering, sheep herding, tree chopping, sowing and harvesting crops, and churning butter (virtually anyway). 

All 3 grand-babies together - they grow so fast!

We were also able to visit the Smith Family Farm and the Sacred Grove together. The trip was a bit shorter than desired for those with children needing naps, but was still fun for those who had to leave early as well as those who got to stay (I'm assuming in the latter case).

Another joyful activity was visiting Seneca Lake Park together. Mickey got to show his cousins his favorite digging spots on the beach, his favorite "ride" in the playground, and the coolest firetruck around.

Storytime with grandpa!!

Our last visit before everyone had to leave and we had to return to normal life was a visit to Niagara Falls.This was such a blast (even though we did get poured on while walking to the aquarium - which is further than it appears on the map; we didn't quite make it).

Towing grandpa to the observation tower where we could access elevators to go down to the Maid of the Mist Ferry.

Mickey didn't want to walk - he wanted to be held in a swinging position...

Unfortunately, these are the only pictures I have from the trip - all the ones from the Ferry ride are on Grandpa R's camera .... eh-hem.... ;) After this fun day and all the time with family, it was hard to say goodbye and return to a quiet, "empty" house. We consoled ourselves with a reminder that eternity doesn't have to be quiet and empty as well! Thanks for stopping in to see us for the reunion!!!