Family Reunion 2014

11 Aug 2014--We all went to Brian's cottage in Maine on Saturday for our annual family get-together.  Peggy Foley wasn't able to come due to a sore back, and she was missed, but otherwise we all had a great time...so, Thanks to everyone, for having a good time!  haha

I tried to get everyone in a picture posted here (I have found people like to see themselves--haha), but again there are probably more of Bridget than anyone because she absolutely cracks me up!!! Check out Ryan in this series here though...he is vying for more of my attention with his gathered shoulders and the hands behind the head look!  haha

   

Thomas volunteered to cut his hair/shave his head for a fundraiser in Karen's name, and Brian won the bidding war, so here they are preparing to do the deed!  And then Brian appears to be really enjoying himself, but not so sure about Thomas...haha




Everyone gathered around to have a look, take their pictures, and generally have a bit of fun at Thomas's expense...even my girl Bridget got in on the last cut!!!  Jen took the beard as long as she was there...only kidding...I think Brian threw in extra money for Thomas to cut that also!




Ten inches of hair to donate for wigs!!!  Thomas also announced as a surprise to everyone...especially me...that he was also making an equal donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in support of breast cancer research.  Thomas, we all couldn't be more proud of you!!! Thank you!!!!



Kevin decided to get a free haircut as long as he was there.



This looks like a mostly 'surly' group!  Check out Jen in the 1st pic and all 3 in the 2nd...and Good Lord! check out the look of doom and gloom of the 4 in the boat!!!   haha  I'm thinking it's that New England look run amok!!!  Could everyone be so ticked off due to the conditions of the roads up here?  I thought it was just me and Cathy that noticed them!  haha

  

Back to the happy crowd.  And thanks everyone for the cake, great surprises between Thomas and that!!!

 
     

Towards the end of the day Brian held his boat races again.  Dillon won the 1st race with Emily coming in 3rd ahead of Kaleigh, while in the 2nd race Kaleigh took 2nd and Emily placed 3rd. Emily was stoked that she beat Kaleigh in the 1st race...I think that was a 1st for her!!!  Kaleigh was obviously motivated to return the favor in the 2nd race, and came out of the chutes smoking!!! Good job girls!!!

 


Me and my little buttercup....and then Kaleigh paying off her losing bet to me.  I think she thought she could hold out on me and I would forget it, but I cornered her for the payoff!!!  haha



Another great reunion!

4th Annual Ballgame!

6 Aug 2014--So we had our annual ballgame on Saturday the 2nd, with my team winning, once again...it is almost getting boring!  haha

I am running with Ryan, with Emily behind me...I don't know who she is shrinking away from though. Bridget is, as always, ready to go!  I think Kristine is trying to mimic Cathy in the last pic, but doesn't quite get down into the proper catching stance.  haha



What a swing Jack has here!  Going for the fences!



Look at Bridget running behind Marie...Bridget actually got the 1st hit of the day and I think ended up going either 2 for 3 or 3 for 4 overall...she was the "Offensive Player of the Game"!  haha  Julie and Cathy are not looking too comfortable at the plate! haha



I am loving Bridget's face in the 2nd pic, and check out Ryan trying to hit and run the bases!




Trudie and Julie look like they are doing a little dance.

 

Have no idea what Ellen might be doing here...haha!  Kaleigh and Thomas did all the pitching for the winners!


 

3rd pic is one of Trudie's amazing catches...caught 2 line drives and was unanimously named the "Defensive Player of the Game"!

 

Michael is doing a little bit of magic with the ball in the 3rd pic, but you can't tell...needed  video!



Marie and I have our arms raised in the 3rd pic because I finally caught a ball...I have become so uncoordinated in my old age that I barely recognize myself!  ugh!!!

   

Jen was on the "other" team, and was determined to just keep running and ended up with a home run!!! Thomas is trying to stop her, but to no avail!  I think the 2nd and 3rd pics here are the 2 best of the day!



The winners, followed by the losers!



2 pics that just ended up in this spot..haha



Back at the RV, and waiting to eat!




So that's all folks!  Fun day had by all...thanks for coming!!!