The extended Mc Fam gathered to give thanks today at the CCCoG.
Lots of pictures were taken, as usual. I like to take a picture of a picture being taken at this gathering, because there's at least 2 being taken at any given moment. Some say our photographing is a family sickness, but I say it is documenting of life and collecting blessing reminders.
More cousins having fun together!
The family Christmas band played after lunch.
Annah looks so much like her Great Aunts Juanita and Marcia when she plays her clarinet! Here is photographic proof it!
Scott and his little oboist Emily
Great percussionists!
Esme and Sylvia have been really looking forward to seeing each other and playing their horns together! They enjoyed their time together today and exchanged email addresses. I don't think they even know their moms were pen-pal cousins all through high school and college.
Aidan on tuba and his NeeNee on bass clarinet, keeping things low...
After the chops gave out, we sat around and talked some more.
When Scott is around and you don't protect your phone or camera...
We had a lovely afternoon together, and have much to be thankful for. As we left the church, Sylvia said how much fun she'd had, and that this is always her favorite reunion. And I noted how interesting it is that when the kindest, most unassuming, quietest member of the family is no longer present, there is such a large space left, both in the room and in our hearts. We sure do miss Aunt Wanda. Uncle Earl came down to Mom and Dad's house this evening and sat and chatted with us for quite some time. It helps to share conversations and memories and love.
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