2009 Miller Family Reunion

This year the Miller Family reunion was held out at my mom's house in Kemp, Texas. It was nice for our family because the kids are very comfortable at mom's house and always have a lot of fun. We got there early Saturday morning and the first thing the kids wanted to do was ride their 4 wheelers and jeeps. Some of the younger cousins and extended family joined in and everyone had a good time. It is always great to see my aunts, uncles and cousins with their families because we all grew up spending time together, but now rarely see each other except at the annual reunion. It's always surprising to see how much everyone has changed over the year and what is going on in their lives. Fermin smoked some BBQ for a late lunch and we all brought "pot luck" side dishes for a huge feast and then most of the kids went for a swim. Mom of course planned somem fun evening activities for the kids. We had a treasure hunt, which was a huge hit and some sack races which were fun to watch. All-in-all it was a good day and always leaves me wondering why we don't get together a little more often. Of course, with everyone's schedules it is difficult to find a time everyone is available.

Brant, Reese and Collin exploring on the electric vehicles . . . lots of wide open spaces at Nana and Apa's house.

Cate and Claire taking over Reese's Barbie jeep. They love this thing. Good thing the bigger kid's prefer the 4 wheelers and don't really care.

Mom and Fermin enclosed their over-sized garage to make a whole new living space and just in time for the reunion. Extra air-conditioned space is always welcome.

Sweet picture of Reese and Collin sharing a ride.

Mitzi and Jeff and I talking to Kim's kids Rick and Matt.

Brant giving Blueberry the bear a lift. Have I mentioned he loves this bear?

We have "real" cowboys in our family.

Mom, Allison and I on the new porch swing.

Allison and Cate swingin'.

Fermin, Nita and Uncle Richard sharing a laugh.

Brian showing Brant the treasure map. And they are off!

By this time of the evening the girls were getting worn out, so we were bringing up the rear of the treasure hunt and needed to be carried towards the end.

X marks the spot-the kids digging up the treasure box.

Collin looking cool in the sack races.

Claire having a little "crazy time" with Aubrey. He is so much fun and the kids LOVE him!!!

Brian and Mitzi

Claire petting Aunt Dian's dog, Maggie. My kids are a little afraid of dog's but seemed to be really intrigued by Maggie.

The Henley Family minus Jody, who was in New York at a retreat--how fair is that? NY vs. Kemp . . . hmmmmm

Mom and her brothers, Uncle Richard and Uncle Larry and spouses, Fermin, Aunt Dian and Aunt Jean.

Claire passed out asleep in the car with banged up knees on the way home from the reunion on Sunday. Just the way it should be.