We gathered in their backyard to celebrate our family as we are all descendents, or married to descendents of this guy...
Thomas Hansard Raney (my great-grandfather on my Dad's side). This picture was taken when he was 18 yrs old. cc mid 1800's
It was a good day to catch us with some folks I haven't seen in a very long time. Everyone, except for Daniel, in my crew was there. Daniel was moving from Georgia after working at UGA's swim camp.
There was tons of food!
I designed and made this cake.
Lots of family time...
With my cousins Anne and Lewis. My other cousin, Walt, couldn't make it.
We tried to get a picture of my three grandchildren. One of them, (who shall remain nameless is a photo-challenge).
Not to be outdone, Evie decided taking a picture was a tiring experience.
Finally one where they were all, sort of, looking at the camera!
All three are such bundles of joy. Who cares if they are a photographer's nightmare!
My mom had been begging for Abbey and Elijah to spend the night with her. John and I were invited to a non-child friendly wedding that evening. So, we asked Mom if she'd like to keep the kids. Of course, she said, "Yes!"
Abbey started texting me before I could get on the highway, telling me how much she missed me. It made my heart feel good that she loved me that much, but it also broke my heart a little to leave her. I couldn't help buy think about how far she had come from the little beauty from China who didn't give a hoot nor holler if I left her or not. She knows and returns the love of her Mom and Dad!
Didn't want Dad to leave either.
The wedding was a formal affair. John and I cleaned up pretty well. We had a blast. We ate, drank (not in excess), and danced, danced, and danced some more! It was a really fun night!
I really liked my $20 dress bargain!
In the end, we picked A and E up in the am and they were just fine, even having enjoyed themselves a bit, I think!
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