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Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11


Saturday, July 9, 2011

7-9-11 Steiner Reunion

Saturday started early with lots of energy involved! The reunion was fun as always, and I enjoyed catching up with aunts, uncles, and cousins as always. And it’s always fun to see how cousins’ kids are growing up. Quite a few cousins were missed, but I had a good time anyway and hope everyone else did too.

Did I mention there was lots of energy Saturday morning???! Trevor, two Joshuas, and Kate gave the trampoline a good workout.

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Sarah and Amber made salad. *smile*

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Stephanie keeping house.

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Anne had good (??!!) help filling water balloons.

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Joshua  and Austin Schmidt were pleased with their balloons! (Austin was with Dan & Anne, and Alyssa was with Wendell & Karen.)

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Wading pool was a hit.

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500 and softball.

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Co-chair Anne had some fun games planned. The kids loved them!

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Another game was passing sand.

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Jewel was at the end and got to put the sand in the bucket.

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Tie!

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A. Velma found a nice chair :)

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Catching up.

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One of the four Grandma Steiners enjoying the youngest attendee, Lily Zimmerman.

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As I visited with Aunt Karen, we watched Lily fall asleep - - - precious!!!!!!

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Favorite job!!!

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Another game – pass the hula hoop around the circle without dropping hands. Lots of smiles and laughs!

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More catching up.

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Beautiful day for a softball game.

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Pool was rarely empty.

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Tape tag.

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I saw a photo session of the seven aunts/uncles, but I didn’t get there in time to get pictures. Maybe someone else has some to share?

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Thanks, Aunt Shirley!!!

And so ended another wonderful Steiner Reunion. It was a beautiful day spent with special people making precious memories. We are so blessed!

1 comment:

  1. What did A. Velma do? Kick Joshua off of his chair?! (See 3 pictures back!) Great pictures of the reunion, Ruth.

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