Sunday, April 17, 2011

Family Time



Days remembered as a child came back this weekend as we met at Rock Creek Camp located at Possum Kingdom Lake near Graham, Texas. Wildfires were all around us but we still enjoyed visiting with each other.

In the above picture is my my dad's brothers and sister....we also remembered the 2 brothers that are no longer with us as well as their Mom and Dad.





We had such good times as kids going to visit Granny and all the Aunts, Uncles, and many cousins that would also come. This weekend we had the joy of stepping back in time and remembering those fond childhood memories.




I'm hoping that the youngest generations are making some fond memories that one day will have them stepping back into time and remembering the fun times they shared with their cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.






Dad visiting with his younger brother Bill, sister in law Sandy and one and only sister Dot.


Dad and Aunt Dot



Sloan and Rylan....buddies!



Maggie, Megan, and Mandy helped me keep up with Sloan.



The house that 14 of us stayed in....it was like a good ole' fashion slumber party!



Dad and Mom





My sis Sherry and Dad enjoying the sunset over Possum Kingdom lake....lots of smoke off in the distance.



Looking over pictures and memories from the past.





The fish fry cooks!



Mom and Dad with all of us girls and families....missing just five. Hopefully next year we can all make it!

Well I enjoyed visiting with everyone and I know in some ways it will seem like forever before next April is here once again. I'm so glad we do these reunions there is nothing quite like FAMILY!!!!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

11 comments:

Rugs and Pugs said...

Ginger ~
What a beautiful family and what wonderful memories being made. You are blessed to have so many people to love and to love you.
Hugs :)
Lauren

WoolenSails said...

It is wonderful that your family can get together. We had a big family and always got together and they are memories I will cherish.

Debbie

moosecraft said...

A close knit family is a blessing... and, you are truly blessed! :-)

Kathy (woolfind) said...

I smile every time you post of your gatherings. they are wonderful! How Blessed you are to still have so many!
Cannot believe how big Sloan is getting.... Wowser!

ihook2 said...

Ginger-
So enjoyed seeing the pictures from the weekend. Looks like everyone was having a great time. You are so blessed to be able to get together. Always take time to make those memories and savor the moments.
Pam

primitivebettys said...

You do have a wonderful family. What an awesome time you all must have had. Lotsa love there!! :)

Unknown said...

Oh don't you just love reunions. Great memory time.

Cora from Hidden Riches said...

Makes me want to run up north and visit my brother and sister. It's been way too long since we were together like that. Memories and sharing and hugs. . .. you just can't beat those times, can you???? So glad you could this!!!

Farm Girl said...

I had read about those fires and I remembered that you had went there last year. I kept thinking about it I had no idea that you were going this year. I am glad that the smoke wasn't too bad and you still got to enjoy your extended family.
You are so blessed.

Allison said...

It looks like you had a wonderful family reunion!

Anonymous said...

Hi,

I'm trying to find out if my Grandparents place is ok. They kive at the end of Robinson Rd, off of the road to Rock Creek Camp, (if you take the road by the honkey tonk - the honeydew or something like that.) I can't get in touch with anyone, and the house is empty right now. If you get a chance could you email me a short note? I would so appreciate your help!

Tamra Robinson Murdock
tamrob2@yahoo.com

BTW, I snooped around your blog a little and the pics are breathtaking. I enjoyed your writing immensely, although it made me long for family that never gathers at the lake anymore.