August 3, 2008

Butler Reunion 2008

A marriage can bring in four different family ties: the bride's maternal & paternal family ties and the groom's maternal & paternal family ties.

Last July, we attended a family reunion on my paternal side. Today brought together the Butler side of the family-Bob's maternal ties.

It was held at Bob's cousin Ted & his wife Frances' farmstead in Thorndale which they have generously shared in the past.

As usual, the food fare was generous & delicious! The "catching up" was certainly stimulating for me as I struggle to remember everybody's names (especially the children's as they grow up quickly in a year). The children were entertained with Uncle Lloyd's Gator, a John Deere utility vehicle, and Uncle Bill's two-men water balloon slingshot (see last picture frame). The latter had always been popular among the young and old.

Next week: yet another reunion on my mother's side.

1 comment:

Valerie said...

Fun fun! sorry I missed the water balloon slingshot. You're on a real reunion kick this summer, hey?

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