Borden Family Reunion

Each year 2 different couples volunteer to pick the place and activities, food, games, etc. for our reunion. This year was Uncle Theo and his daughters turn to organize it. We have a reunion every year the last of July or 1st week of Aug. That way we know when it's going to be, and the place is announced later when the couples decide where they want it. This year was in Eastern Colorado-out in the flat, windy, hot plains. Next year we decided to have it in the Mountains of Colorado again. So we kind of trade off. It didn't even matter how hot it was, we just enjoyed being around each other and had fun. We rented the town community center, so it had AC and a huge fan to help keep us cool. There were over 50 of us there this year.

It was a very special year for my Uncle Theo and his wife Margie, celebrating their 50th anniversary! Uncle Theo surprised my aunt with a new ring, that totally surprised her. It was so sweet to see that. ( I got to anxious on this picture and didn't let it focus. Sorry)

A couple cousins that I hadn't seen since we were kids. It was great to reunite again. One cousin, BJ, lives in Florida, so now I have a new place to go in the winter. :)

More family enjoying each other's company and good food. We had a picnic the first night, at my aunt and uncles. Lots of fun.

More cousins enjoying each other. Don't you just love those shots, when someone takes a picture with your mouth full? :)

Some of the older aunts and uncles taking it easy in the shade at the BBQ.

One of my nephew's and his wife, came from California. Jeff is in the Navy and we were thankful he was able to get the time off to come, and that his wife was able to be there also. We are so proud of him. Usually he likes to have a water fight or two, but this year...was different. :) Hmmm, I wonder why????

My other nephew Brian, who is in the Army Reserves, got to have his 2 week leave, from the desert, to be with us. We are thankful he made it home to be with us. We are so proud of him also. We pray for a safe return home for him soon, I hope.

We went out to the homestead where Grandma and Grandpa Borden use to live, and there were these markings on the wall of the barn. We were trying to figure out what it might have meant. Someone was definitely counting something. I hope it was a good thing.