The main (or at least instigating) destination of our big road trip was our family reunion in McCormick's Creek State Park outside Indianapolis, Indiana. We spent three days there with about 60 relatives of my husband's father. It was a really nice time! We meet at that location because there is a full service hotel in the state park, making it a pretty setting that also has all the conveniences needed for that number of people. In addition there is a branch of the family that is local to that area who is really generous to have the whole group out for a dinner at their house.
One fun thing that has been added recently is a family talent show. This year Zack and his Uncle Bill did the Abbott and Costello routine, "Who's on First" - it was pretty amusing! They wrapped it up with Sammy singing" Take Me Out to the Ballgame", so there was cute factor too!
The best thing (well, the quilting part was great too, but I will tell you about that tomorrow!) was that the kids really formed and renewed relationships with their cousins (technically, second cousins once removed, I think). It was so neat to see the next generation remembering each other and playing together!
We wrapped the whole thing up with time of singing hymns and a brief candlelight moment in memory of family members. Quite a lovely and special time - we are looking forward to doing it again in two years!
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