Family Reunion

The middle of July marked my niece's first birthday and the first time in 11 years that my parents, brothers (and wives) and myself were all in the same room simultaneously.  It was so much fun.  Two and a half days of hugs and memories and laughter.  There were several memories shared that certain individuals had hoped would never be mentioned again. (Most of these involved flatulence and other bodily functions.)  There were also lots and lots of pictures.  The birthday party was enjoyed by all...my brother and sister-in-law put together an amazing cake.  The men played football in the heat and humidity while the more sensible women-folk cheered them on from the slightly cooler "veranda."  We all decided that we definitely get together more often than once a decade!

Lack of Blog Fodder...

So far my summer has been severely hampered by a lack of funds and a lack of transportation.  I have gone nowhere and done nothing.  Seriously.  However, I will be going to my niece's first birthday party next weekend...as will my entire immediate family.  This will be the first time in 11 years that we all have gotten together in the same place.  M & A are flying Mom and Dad to New Jersey this coming Monday and will head to Tennessee on Thursday.  T is flying into Baltimore on Thursday and he and I will drive down Friday morning...early.  Mom, Dad, Me, M & A, D & D & H (the birthday girl), and T...all together for two and a half days...it will be a blog fodder feast!