Griffin Family Reunion 2013

We had a great time being with family for the Griffin family reunion, held this year at the Still Water Lodge in Glen Rose. Wonderful facility, reasonably priced. Special thanks to the David and Bridgette Griffin clan for all they did, as well as Tommy and Becky Adams. 

 Yes, the Griffins still do board games! Good times.

You know it's coming, the Whole Fam Damily! Ready for our Saturday bbq lunch.

 And after lunch and naps, we dive right into the family auction, duties shared this year between Tim and Wes.

 Even David got into the act, displaying the quilt that Cousin Sue finished from Viva's quilt pieces, 'Bluebird of Happiness'.

Good auctioneers make the merchandise appealing. Wait, did I say they were good auctioneers? 

 Brother Timothy Lee and his daughter Kaylee.

Then later we were on the lawn for cake, ice cream, and singing, celebrating Sylvia's 89th birthday.

 Back on the dance floor, the younger generation is getting DOWN! It looks to me like Mercedes and Thomas are both thinking of the next line, and Evie is just cutting loose.

 Would that we all could be this full of life and love at 89! 

They'll be in the studio soon, cutting their first cd, 'Griffin Reunion Hits'.

We made up a pretty good choir. Most people didn't even need their i-phones for the words.

Kate, Mercedes and Evie were having a good time.

 Sunday morning worship, with a professional ministry crew, and a good word from Rachel.

We had the second largest attendance for church in Glen Rose that Sunday!

 The luggage cart became a popular spot for the kids. I was acting as their mule, 

and they loved it!

 One of Bridgette's projects of love, a quilt of memories for a friend; one of three.

 The kids and I lost power briefly on the elevator, so our trip became an adventure.

 Cousin Cayden DellaSala is giving Mercedes a look, and Evangeline is putting on a show.

This photo family tree was put together by Abbey and Rachel, with help from others.

 The Lee and Sylvia branch from Jack and Viva Griffin.

 Maw maw Sylvia and her four children; David Waid, Timothy Lee, Wesley Carroll, and Rebecca Lou.

 Sylvia with some of her grands; Kaylee Griffin, Wesley Micah Griffin, Rachel Baughman, Kate Hopkins, and Dr. John Adams.

Sylvia with 10 of her 13 great-grands. It was a glorious time, and we love our family!