My dad will turn 80 in a few weeks! Back in October 2009, my dad's first bout of cancer showed up. Though I know my mom was already planning a celebration for the big birthday, his health condition enhanced the 'urgency' of planning of 'family birthday celebration' early!
My family dynamic is made up of 4 siblings, my three older brothers and myself. Add together children and we end up with a grand total of 18 just in my immediate family. Throw in college schedules, work schedules and of course a toddler and you have a recipe for someone isn't going to be able to show up!
So in attendance we had my entire family (with a hit and miss with the boys' work schedules)
Mark, my oldest brother, his girlfriend and his son from Seattle (his daughter was in China on a school trip, missing the party by 3 days)
Dan, next oldest brother, his daughter and his son
David, 3rd oldest brother, both of his daughters from Southern Cal (sadly his wife was unable to make the trip as their dog had recently suffered a severe coyote attack leaving the dog fighting for its life).
Also in attendance was my aunt, her two daughters with their sons and dear family friends. Yep, I think that about covers it. Nonetheless, we've spent the last 5 days together as often as possible ~ enjoying old memories and making new ones.
My family dynamic is made up of 4 siblings, my three older brothers and myself. Add together children and we end up with a grand total of 18 just in my immediate family. Throw in college schedules, work schedules and of course a toddler and you have a recipe for someone isn't going to be able to show up!
So in attendance we had my entire family (with a hit and miss with the boys' work schedules)
Mark, my oldest brother, his girlfriend and his son from Seattle (his daughter was in China on a school trip, missing the party by 3 days)
Dan, next oldest brother, his daughter and his son
David, 3rd oldest brother, both of his daughters from Southern Cal (sadly his wife was unable to make the trip as their dog had recently suffered a severe coyote attack leaving the dog fighting for its life).
Also in attendance was my aunt, her two daughters with their sons and dear family friends. Yep, I think that about covers it. Nonetheless, we've spent the last 5 days together as often as possible ~ enjoying old memories and making new ones.
My 2 nieces from Southern Cal
Me and my brother David
My spectacular husband and beautiful princess!
Cousins!!!
BBQ Master!
Grandpa with grandkids (minus the 1 in china and Dalton who had to work)
Cousins
Mark and Dan with my aunt and our cousins
The whole gang - and yes we were all out in the rain for these shots!
My family ~ David, Me, Danny, Dad, Mark, Mom
Me and my niece
David with his daughters and my mom
3 comments:
Looks like a great time. I love those kinds of get togethers. They're the ones you'll cherish forever......
Hope you get to plan another big "do" for your Dad's 85th!
Love that you were (almost) all together! Looks like you had a great time!
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