Goodbye 2013!!

2013 sure had it's ups and downs. We welcomed the newest member of the family (who will be a year on the 20th) and then lost a wonderful father/grandpa. Sometimes I wish we could go back in time and have just a little more time with those we've lost. But instead we have to just move forward.

Christmas was once again upon us. We opened our gifts early because we weren't going to be home for Christmas. Dalton got a learning car, toy box, and some smaller toys. I enjoy watching him play with them. He has learned to dance so now when he's playing with his musical toys (most of them are) he starts dancing. It is way to cute. I just love watching all his progresses. Something we had waited a long time for and he has the best daddy in the world, who will get down on the floor and play with him. I love watching parents interact with their children. We are so blessed to have Dalton in our lives.

New Years Eve we had our family get together. There were over 40 of us there. We went sledding, made homemade pizzas, played games, and watched the ball drop. Dalton went down the hill with his daddy but wasn't a big fan. He got snow flying back at him. We were going to pull taffy but never got around to it. Some of us decided to go back to the hill at dark. It was so much fun. My mom who is 77 climbed up the icy hill (with help of course). I sure hope I act as young as her when I'm that age. The best part of the night was getting to ring in the New Year with my two guys.

I hope you all have a great 2014. God bless!!!

Now off to start planning Dalton's first birthday party.

"The Shattuck Reunion 2013"

Another reunion year has come and gone. I truly believe that this was the most fun reunion we have had. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was because I had my baby to show off or maybe it was because my sister from Calfornia was here this year Or it could be because I associated more. Well whatever the reason may be, I hope every year is like this one.

We arrived at the campground Friday evening and as we were setting up Abby came over and told us that "Aunt Nancy, her husband, and Joy were here. It didn't surprise me much because they had come other years and I always love seeing them but then she said, "Aunt Rhonda was here". Which did surprise me (she lives in California and hasn't been to the reunion in years). All of my siblings were together for the first time in over 20 years.

Saturday was a full day of basketball, horseshoes, and volleyball. Saturday night was the adult's time to ride in the redneck limo. It was such a blast. Then we went and sat around the bonfire. It was so much fun visiting and laughing with the cousins. Not to mention the "maybe" four hours of sleep most of us got that night.

Sunday morning we gathered in the church for a time of worship. Everyone that sang did a great job. I missed most of the message because of a certain little boy who did not want to sit still and be quiet. Sunday afternoon we just relaxed and visited. It was nice not having a real full day Sunday. Sunday evening they had a sing-a-long in the church. I enjoy listening to everyone sing. They all did a great job. Sunday night was another long night, visiting and laughing. 

Monday was the real reunion. The big family softball game was in the morning, dinner at noon, the family meeting (congrats to Janiece Cooper for becoming our next reunion president), and the big family auction. We sang happy birthday to Aunt Myrtle for turning 90.

Then it was time to say our goodbyes and head home. That's always the worst part of the weekend. Well I hope you all have enjoyed this little breakdown of the weekend. Can't wait until next year. 

                                         Dalton on the redneck limo

                                         My mom and her her siblings that are still living minus two.
                                          We missed Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Cecil.

                                         Yep! That's our new reunion president.

                                          Such an awesome family!!

                       

                                          His mischievous look.

                                          Me and all my siblings.

                                           Say cheese!!

                                          Mom with all her kids.

                                          This is a very normal picture of Uncle Norman.