5.25.2009

How Marvelous

This weekend we had our bi-annual Stoll reunion. I can't say this one qualifies for a boring reunion...It is an all weekend, spend the night, gab, eat and play fest! We look forward to this time with the Stoll each time.

The siblings, celebrating Aunt Rose's 68th birthday yesterday!


The adult gab fest, it lasts all weekend and seems to get louder and louder. Now let me tell you these sisters get very funny when they get to laughing...


And of course lots of playing. Silly Dryce, Sweet Kaiya, and our Sam. There are several kids around Sam's age so he played and played. I love visiting this family because there are so many children all being raised to love the Lord. The oldest great grandchildren, Kate and Lucas, are graduating high school this year.


Joe and his girlfriends, Mallory and Leah. These girls were so good to him all weekend. They carried him around the whole time and he cried when he had to leave them! It was the first time a lot of Dan's family had met Joe, I had forgotton since they live farther away! It seems as though he has always been with our family...


Dryce Sam and Caedmon - group hug!


We stayed at a Bible College here locally, it felt so good to get away! It was a great place with very nice dorms and a great kitchen. We spent a lot of time in the gym for fun. It was super humid this weekend, so it was nice to have a cool place inside to hang out. We had church in the music room and it was one of my favorite times. One of the songs we sang was titled "How Marvelous, How Wonderful" as we were singing this I thought how fitting it was for the weekend. Both of Dan's grandparents have passed away, but wouldn't they love this gathering! I love worshiping and fellowshiping with our family. I hope this legacy continues as my children get older!