We attended a wonderful luncheon to celebrate the completion of Basic Training Camp by my nephew, who is also my Godson.
The attendance was fantastic! Four generations turned out, about 50 family members in all to welcome this 18 year old soldier home.
Cecilia cooked a feast which included roasted corned beef and cabbage, buffalo chicken dip, a chicken casserole, fruit, cherry cobbler and ice cream cake. She held the luncheon in the church hall which made for a very roomy and comfortable space in which to eat and visit. Jeff and the other men gathered to talk at their own table!
Of course the cousins all had fun seeing each other. The guys went outside to play touch football on the school football field next door.
It was very nice to see the youngest members of the family and how they are growing.
After our terrific lunch, everyone pitched in to help clean up.
Dad chose KP duty and washed most of the dishes!
Many of us went back to the house to visit until dinnertime. It was so nice to chat with everyone.
We brought three ATV's with us to the party and folks wasted no time in getting them out to ride on our cousins' many acres.
The weather was nice enough for the children to go outside to play.
Jasper and Skyler, one a red and the other a blue heeler, are puppy brothers. They enjoyed their reunion as well. They are each from a recent litter of Aunt Kathy's momma dog. These little fellows are now members of some close cousins' families and will continue to see each other throughout the years, Please God.
