Family Reunion & Outdoor Movie Night

Whew ~ are the days flying by or what?!

We've been super duper busy around here & I just haven't had a second to spare.
But, since I already know how much I dislike taking too long of a bloggy break,
I thought I'd stop in for a quick update of sorts.

I've been feeling the push to get my to-do list completed ...
you know, those final check offs before the fall season rolls in.
This enables me to enjoy my very favorite season without a whole host
of unfinished activities hanging over my head.
And besides, I work well with a deadline ...
so I am happy to report that things are getting done around here!
I have, however, resisted the urge to drag out my fall decor.
I guess it'll be a few more weeks before it makes an appearance.

Even though we've been working a lot, there's been a good amount of fun stuff going on too.

The Ely reunion was this past Saturday & a good time was had by all.
It was a good turnout & is always great to see family that we usually only see once a year.

We also attended an outdoor movie party!
That was lots of fun & was the perfect ending to the weekend.

Here are a few pictures to tell the story, first of the reunion.

My momma & her 3 siblings ~ she has 4 brothers that have already 'made it home'.
Aunt Wathina, Mom, Aunt Marie, & Uncle Lennis

 How I love these people!

Here they are sitting together enjoying lunch & fellowship.

This is my cousin, Macel Ely, II.
He authored the book, Ain't No Grave ~ The Life & Legacy of Brother Claude Ely.
What a blessing it's been to our family & a host of others whose lives were touched
by my Uncle Claude's ministry.

 Here he is with his lovely family.

My brother-in-law, Allan, & my brother, Bryan.

 Mom & her boy.

Riley & Gunnar, with their cousin, Daniel in the middle.

Gunnar & cousin, Hannah ... photo bombed by Al  ;)

and Gunnar with new baby cousin, Paislee.

My handsome nephew, Ben & me.

Sweet Garrett & Carissa

Baby Aubriana ... she wouldn't be still long enough to get a good shot, but how cute is she?!

Cousins telling secrets ;)

My Aunt Marie's large family -- and that was with several families missing!

My Aunt Wathina's family ... again, missing several.

My Uncle Claude's family -- missing several.
Imagine if every single person in every family had been there ... what a crew!

Wish I had gotten pics of everyone, but I was sure happy for all who came.
Love my family.

Now for a few pics of the outdoor movie night:
Here's the screen ... we watched Time Changer when it got dark.

Enjoying fellowship -- met lots of new people.

 What a perfect country setting for this event -- large yard for the many kiddos to run & play.

My handsome fellas visiting with a new friend.

Thank you Haase family for a fun evening!

Hope all of you had a nice Labor Day weekend, without too much laboring going on ;)