Sunday, July 13, 2014

Summer Vacation Pt.3--The Kentucky Reunion

This past week we have been in Tennessee for the 30th meeting of the Kentucky Reunion, a very special group of people who used to work and live with my parents in eastern Kentucky and have remained a "family" to us ever since.  We meet each year somewhere in the U.S., and this year we visited Townsend, Tennessee: "The peaceful side of the Smokies"!

Awesome view from the deck of our lodge

On the first day, we drove to Cades Cove, where we sighted several black bear and took a 5-mile hike to Abrams Falls.  Benji rode along the whole way!

Taking a Break

Abrams Falls

That evening, the group put on a surprise baby book shower for us and Benjamin.  It was so much fun!  Everyone played a game where they cut apart pictures of Jonathan and I to imagine what Benji could look like in the future.  Hopefully the reality will be a bit nicer than their creations...   :-)

A surprise baby shower!


Benjamin's Future?!?

Other highlights of the week included: time at the pool; a trip through the Tuckaleechee Caverns; games such as life-size fast Scrabble and throw-cheese-balls-at-the-grandpas; singing together; an exciting adventure race; and lots of great conversations.

Ready for the pool

Benji was a hit with the kids

New t-shirts! (photobombed by Alan)

Marvin won the cheese ball game...

Solving an adventure race riddle

The hot tub was a hot spot!

Happy Benji, happy Nonnie

At the lodge

Life-size Scrabble

It's always hard to say good-bye to our KY Reunion friends...We are looking forward to next year already!

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