Memorial Day Family Reunion

Since my parents have built their dream house, they've been really faithful to fill up the rooms as much as they can.  One of those ways has been hosting family events, since they have a space big enough to accommodate a large number of people.  For Memorial Day weekend, mom invited everyone to come celebrate a bunch of things in one fun-filled weekend :)

Uncle Matthew met Will for the first time!

Papa made his famous whole-wheat waffles. :)

We had a really neat memorial service for Nana...

...and planted a tree in her honor.

A celebration isn't complete without a cake from the Quality bakery!

Snuggle time meeting Uncle Doug!

Olivia was such a good helper with Will!

"Uncle" Matthew doing his thing with the kiddos.

Just love this picture!

We had a birthday celebration for Papa...89 years old!

The kids all took turns holding Will :)

Papa with all the "May-babies" (3 were born on May1st, 2 were born on may 3rd!)

Can't have a trip to Story City without having a ride on the carousel!

LOTS of this over the weekend...hanging out and visiting.

We hung out all weekend!

Snuggle time while meeting Uncle Doug

Papa's other specialty - rides on the lawn mower!

They threw us a baby shower...so fun!

Our prediction for when the next baby will show up. :)

Hmm....not sure that one fits right...

Buddies

Weirdo :)

Off they go!

Don't tip over!

Master Griller!

Slip 'n' Slide,,,

And some serious water-game competitions

The whole crew!

It was a GREAT weekend, filled with laughter, noise, chaos, conversation, and great memories.  We missed the California Ouimettes, but otherwise this was the largest family reunion we've had in years!  We love family. :)