No one really thinks too well after so much turkey. David couldn't help but try again and again until he landed it...everyone was out there to cheer him on (and make "owww" noises just watching those crash landings).
Mr. Hunter was there (Aaron's grandpa on his mom's side). Ben came up from Augusta, Ga, and cousin Brian was very complimentary on the brownie trifle I made (Thanks Brian!).
The women got their chance to chat.
This is the square from the Smith family quilt (see explanation below) that Mike and Peggy Fernandez made for their family. On the back, I was able to write my name as being added to the family in December 2004. It was special! Thank you, Aunt Pat, for including me!
There is unconditional love in the air...
This is the Smith Family Quilt that was brought to lunch last week. In 1994, this quilt was given to Nanny Smith as a gift. All of her family made their own squares to be included. The Fernandez family is involved because one of Nanny's daughters Vivian married David Fernandez (Peepaw). The quilt is a beautiful example of such a godly family.
What happened to my husband? Is he a little too bit into the rhythm of the music?
This is what everyone was waiting for. We had more dessert than we had food at this party!
There was also live music. Each brought their own musical instruments, including Aunt Jo, who grabbed a grill top and a wooden spoon to add to the joyous sounds. Peepaw is getting down with his maracas.
Uncle David and David on the bongos, a cousin from Maryland on the guitar, Uncle Tom on the ???, Mike Fernandez on the flute, Aaron also on percussion, Peepaw still hanging on to those maracas, and Victoria is on the keyboard. What a great group.
Peepaw at his finest. We can't wait to get into that turkey! I could go for round #6 after seeing this picture and remembering how good it was.
Family bonding. From left to right: Maria and David (Uncle Tom's), Chelsea (Uncle Corey's), and Brooke (Mike's).
This is the gorgeous house in Durham that we took over. Thanks to Uncle Rick for such great hospitality!