Day 3 Aunt Fern Party

So, friday was the Family Party at Mac and Fern Belnaps, Mom's aunt and uncle.
There were quite a few family members there--aunts and uncles, cousins...etc...
Here's Fern.

Edith.

Fay (a Callahan aunt who married a Despain)...mom comes by her looks honestly...don't you think!

Fern has done a lot of family history. She always has great stories to share. She showed us some dishes from some of the greats.

Tim in the corner, cousin Susan in the middle.

Carl, mom's cousin serenaded us throughout the day. He's very musical but just picked up the guitar on November. He was incredible. btw the sunglasses are for his blindness, not 'cool factor!' :)

The three sisters. Great group of women whom I love very much.

Fern showed us some old photos. I took pictures of pictures. didn't turn out grea, but better than nothing.

Grandpa and Grandma like I remember. Jo and Carrie Despain. Grandma's parents.Mom's siblings. I think this is when mom was my age. probably at Grandma's funeral. We realized she was my age, and mom is her mom's age when she passed away.

mom is in the middle with the scarf. remind you of anyone?

Mom's family. She is the one in the middle that looks a little like Hannah. Grandma Onita is the one sitting. Isn't she cute? Fern is the one closest. She's pretty cute too.

While we were in the bedroom looking at photos, Mac was protecting Cutie, while he was sleeping. cutecutecute!

We had a great time reaquainting ourselves. It was a good day.

but while we were visiting, Hannah broke her finger.....rescuing a golf ball! the things big sisters do!

more to come later!