We used to have such parties, or “reunions”, in my dad’s family over 4th of July weekend when there was an extra day off so our MI cousins could make the trip. It was a “reunion”, originally, of my Grandmother and her 6 siblings and all their kids. By the time we were going and building memories it was close to 100 people who pretty much all made an appearance, and was held on my Uncle’s property in Medina of about 3 acres and a 1.5 acre pond in the back. The pond was stocked with fish for fishing, so little kids were either competing in the fishing derby, or braving the mucky, murky depths (all of maybe 5.5 ft) to splash around and be fools. When we were young there were games for the kids and volleyball for the early 20’s. It was bring a dish and/or dessert, so everybody brought both to “WOW” sisters and in-laws and cousins and moms and dads alike. My dad’s uncles played bocce (I know!! How DARE the Irish bastards!!) and my dad and his brothers horseshoe. Now a day, there are just TOO MANY of us. In my mind, I’d like to have that sort of a get together as a Celebration of my Mom’s life later in September around my parents anniversary. Her biggest dream was to have a house large enough on enough land to celebrate with all her loved ones and friends for no other reason than because we can. She doesn’t want my dad and brother to spend a lot of money, but I think we have a way around it, so we’ll see.
This sounds similar to what we did. I hope you get your wish about the next one. These things don’t have to be fancy. What would mom want, ya know? Sorry about her passing. Best to your family.
We used to have such parties, or “reunions”, in my dad’s family over 4th of July weekend when there was an extra day off so our MI cousins could make the trip. It was a “reunion”, originally, of my Grandmother and her 6 siblings and all their kids. By the time we were going and building memories it was close to 100 people who pretty much all made an appearance, and was held on my Uncle’s property in Medina of about 3 acres and a 1.5 acre pond in the back. The pond was stocked with fish for fishing, so little kids were either competing in the fishing derby, or braving the mucky, murky depths (all of maybe 5.5 ft) to splash around and be fools. When we were young there were games for the kids and volleyball for the early 20’s. It was bring a dish and/or dessert, so everybody brought both to “WOW” sisters and in-laws and cousins and moms and dads alike. My dad’s uncles played bocce (I know!! How DARE the Irish bastards!!) and my dad and his brothers horseshoe. Now a day, there are just TOO MANY of us. In my mind, I’d like to have that sort of a get together as a Celebration of my Mom’s life later in September around my parents anniversary. Her biggest dream was to have a house large enough on enough land to celebrate with all her loved ones and friends for no other reason than because we can. She doesn’t want my dad and brother to spend a lot of money, but I think we have a way around it, so we’ll see.
This sounds similar to what we did. I hope you get your wish about the next one. These things don’t have to be fancy. What would mom want, ya know? Sorry about her passing. Best to your family.
This is awesome. And I’m definitely having a Labor Day party now.
If I can convince just one other person to throw an unnecessary party, I will have done my job.