We started the journey to West Virginia with a plan. Five minutes into the trip, we discovered the DVD player was broken. Plan FAIL. Luckily there were plenty of cows, horses, and mountain tunnels to distract the kids and we all arrived happy and ready to enjoy family.
Over the past few years, the West Virginia / Ackleys have gathered for a mini family reunion during August. Since the reunion is only 3.5 hours from our home in Beech Mountain, NC, I have always wanted to attend, but something always came up. (something = law school) Well law school is over, time to join in the family fun.
Surprisingly, the 100 person picnic is only a small percentage of our family. While growing up, our family would host a reunion each year and 100s would gather. We have not had one in a few years, so it was nice to celebrate family with the West Virginia crew. Ellison loved meeting her cousins! Dylan was oblivious, but loved the toys! At the end of the day, Ellison said to me, "We have the largest family EVER!" She may be right.
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| Grandma and I were amazed when Dylan started doing wheelies on the lawn. Ok, maybe not wheelies, but we were amazed that he knew how to drive it. |
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| For a 20 month old, this kid has no fear. My mom has labeled him a "Haitham". |
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| Ellison wanted to do everything the "teenagers" were doing. She asked them to dance with her and they were kind enough to oblige. She picked up a few moves. |
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| Cousins :) |
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