Monday, August 17, 2015

Reunion catch up

MM and I arrived at my cousin Will’s farm, White Oak Pastures, Saturday afternoon to check into one of their four cabins that are for rent.  Before going to the cabin, we got the grand tour of their many farm operations:  cattle, geese, chickens, hogs, vegetables…wow!  It is quite an operation, so go check it out.

Joined later by other cousins and one aunt, we enjoyed a fabulous dinner under the fairy lights at the open-air farm Dining Pavilion.  Even on a hot August night, the five Bad Ass Fans (yes, that is the name!) kept us cool.  Along with ice-cold beer and wine.

The family reunion luncheon feast was in full swing by noon on Sunday.  As predicted, there was food galore.  This, plus a dessert table:

Carly Redding, food table

There were close to 50 folks there, including my two sisters, Nan and Delle:

Nan, me, Delle2

Cuzn Pat and hubby Fred arrived from just down the street in their respective wheels…beep, beep:

Pat Lewis

Fred Lewis

By 2 pm MM and I were northbound, heading back to the cool mountains…with cake, potato salad, and deviled eggs to share with Haley’s offer of a light supper.  Perfect!  Neither of us were very hungry anyway.  This was a great ending to a good weekend.  Plus being back in our own bed.

Life is good…especially when we can gather for a happy event.  This was NOT a circus at all…and we had several first timers there.  I’ve gotta get busy on my family tree stuff.

See y’all again next year, ya hear?!

6 comments:

Sandee said...

Glad you had a great time and oh my on all that food. What a spread. I checked the website too and wow. Top notch.

Have a fabulous day honey. Big hugs to you and my very best to the babies. ♥♥♥

Barb said...

A sister sammich! And then lots more family and food. Wonderful! I wanna live in a neighborhood where everyone drives around in their golfcarts!

Hope your lots cooler than were are here in the land of Disney. Having breakfast with my sister and family ad then we head back up to south jawjah. And my own bed. I don't know what this one is made of but my hips and neck agree that it isn't out of comfy, that's for ding dang sure. *groan*

Have a wonderful day! xoxo

Cruisin Paul said...

What a great day with friends, relatives and of course great food. Wonderful day Sandy.
Have a great restful Tuesday my friend. See ya.

Cruisin Paul

Jean(ie) said...

Wow! Look at that spread. I bet no one got hungry. Enjoy.

Joy said...

So glad it was fun and not a circus!

Beate said...

Wow, so much food. It sounds like you had a fabulous time, that makes me so happy for you! :)
I hope you are doing well. Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Lots of hugs to you,
Beate