So this year things are a little different... that is an understatement, isn't it? We were to host the annual family reunion but clearly that wasn't going to work. So we decided to have a virtual family reunion. I admit we went into this not knowing what to expect, but it worked out so beautifully! There were special things about being online like the fact that my cousins from Canada were able to join in! And Robin and Karen joined us from Bath, England! We gathered for visiting on Saturday evening and then came together again for family church on Sunday morning. It was a beautiful time together with precious family and I won't soon forget it. So very grateful to all for participating and making it such a special time.
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| Saturday evening gathering |
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another Saturday evening photo... some new people had joined at this point.
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One more Saturday evening photo.
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Sunday morning... Grandpa Marvin taking care of Maverick
while his parents get ready for family church.
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Trying to block the sun so all can see the zoom video (on the TV)
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Julie, Brianna, and Matthew led the hymn singing
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We had the zoom call projected on the TV for easier viewing.
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Daddy watching as Joe plays a hymn on the piano in his house.
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We were set up in the dining room...
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Julie playing piano for group singing of hymns.
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| Matthew and Brianna leading the singing. |
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Uncle Jonathan on Maverick duty. :)
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I love this. :)
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The Maverick pass-off in the background makes me smile. :)
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Note diaper change time in the background. :)
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Our group for Sunday morning family church - so very special.
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another Sunday morning view
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Playing Uncle Ernest's prayer from our 2012 reunion as benediction.
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We had brunch following the reunion time.
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My dear Daddy
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Grandma finally got to sit and hold Maverick.
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I love this boy so much!
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group with Jonathan
Julie, Anna, Jackson, Brianna, Maverick, Marvin, Jonathan, Daddy, Mama, Matthew |
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group with Laura
Julie, Anna, Jackson, Brianna, Maverick, Marvin, Laura, Daddy, Mama, Matthew
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Snippets of family church.
