We had some fun!

We had a great weekend and are looking forward to next years! It was lots of fun as usual! We always manage to have a great time! And it is nice to see all the family (and that includes all the friends we have adopted as family through the years!) more than just a few hours, like at most of the Holidays. Our family is so much fun, and everyone is always welcome, and we all have the freedom to bring our own friends and everyone else makes them feel part of the family and welcome! It is really something special about my family! We have the best get togethers! But I have to say the HillBilly Reunion (as they have named it) is the best, it's longs and just way more fun! Everyone brings stuff to share for dinners, and for entertainment! So there is always something going on. It may be a friendly game of cards, or maybe a ball game or just some leisure time fishing! And lots of laughs at all the kiddos having so much fun!!!

Saturday everyone gets there, and the real fun starts! This year we had lots of fun going on. We had volleyball, tether ball, top toss and horse shoes (Both of the adults and the kids). And for some water fun, there was 2 small kid pools set up, a big dual slip n slide, a silly sprinkler, and tons of water guns and balloons! Then the usual outside toys and card games too! So it was really fun! We all played volleyball, and when my oldest sister starts a game, we play by her rules, and that is everything goes. You can hit the ball as many times as you want, and you yourself can hit it back to back and much more. She makes it up as she goes and makes us all laugh! Everyone was glad to see tether ball this year! It was a hit for sure! I know at one time, there was like 10 people playing the game! The little ones had a ball going from water toy to water toy! And it wasn't too hot! Thank you, Jesus! Yes the big kids usually hit the slip n slide and well another poured on the dish soap, but it didn't stay long, before it was washed off, as the little ones took the slip n slide over!

Saturday night we had a yummy dinner! Hubby made his awesome briskets! And boy they were much better than last years. (he wasn't the brisket cook for the reunion then.) Then we had a ham, potato salad, beans, bread, chips, and such! Then most went fishing! But a few of us didn't go, and my sister Laura and I made a 2 batches of Strawberry Freezer Jam! It turned out beautiful. I'll have to take a picture and share it with you tomorrow, and the recipe too. We shared the jars and everyone loved them! I have big plans for next year! Can't share, as some will see it here!

Then it was back to fun on Sunday! The kids had more fun and laughs, as did we all! And today, everyone was still talking about something funny or what they loved most! Everyone was calling each other and saying, aww, we had so much fun, I laughed so hard at this or that! What a great feeling when you walk away from the event and everyone had lots of fun! Even if it isn't always perfect, you gotta remember, you are a family and the love is there!

My sweet hubby and I on Sunday evening! (below) Dinner was awesome then too! We had so much stuff! We had 2 cheese cakes, a lemon cake, a fish fry with fish fillets and hush puppies, we had beans, left over potato salad, mac and cheese (my sister's and it's always the best!), cucumber salad, fresh sliced tomatoes, and carrots! Oh and how could I forget, a smoked turkey breast! It was all so yummy!! And everyone kept letting Lil K have more cake! She wanted it, they would say! Then we ended the last night together all sitting around the fire and just talking and laughing! It was a beautiful night and not to hot, and the memories we went through made it so awesome!!!!

It was time to say our good byes and head back home on Monday! And we did just that! We were all so glad to be home! The girls were ready to get back on schedule and all too! Below is a picture of the loves of my life, right after we got back home, Monday.

Today, was back to normal! But I did call and get cabins reserved for next year! Oh I can't wait! We are moving to a new location. I have to say I was reluctant to give up our special spot, but I do believe for the fun of everyone and space, it will be better. The new locations has lots more to offer everyone and still be at a lake for some good fun. And today, I did the reservations for 8 cabins, and it appears we could nead up to 3 more for next year! Lots and lots of fun!! Here's to the Hillbilly Reunion! Thank you all for the wonderful time! See yall for more fun next year!

Hugs and Blessings,