Family Reunions

In July, we spent two weekends going to family reunions on my side of the family. The first was the Sherrer Reunion which takes place every year the 3rd weekend in July. It was in Oklahoma City at Bricktown. We had to miss the Friday event which was a Redhawks baseball game because Eli got strep throat, but we made it by Saturday at lunch. We had a lot of fun catching up with family that we don't get to see that often. Eli of course loved spending time with his "best cousin" Emma, in fact just the two of them got to spend the night with Papa & Pamma in their hotel room! Here is our group photo taken in front of the Land Run Sculpture in Bricktown (not that you can even see it)

Here is our little family

Next up, the following weekend, was the Bockelman Reunion (my mom's side of the family). This one is held every other year and lasts a bit longer. It was in Sipapu, New Mexico. No idea where that is? Me neither, let's just say it was about 20 minutes from Taos, New Mexico which is a popular snow skiing destination. It started on Wednesday and lasted through Sunday. It was a much different setting than the previous weekend. It was a rustic lodge with no cell phone service, no tv, no internet connection, and no air conditioning (which wasn't needed because the temps were only in the 80s) - talk about roughing it! Ha! But, we had a great time and enjoyed just hanging out and catching up with everyone. We visited Ft. Union National Monument and the kids did a cute marching drill with the park ranger.

The guys had a golf day that got rained out on the 14th hole

The next day, we had a girl's day and 7 of us went for a Sonic run, a pedicure and lunch in Taos. We had a great time! I love those girls so much - when we see each other, we just pick up right where we left off. Wish I saw them more. Sorry, I don't have a pic of that. One the last night, we took our family pics in our reunion tshirts then, Grandpa & Grandma Bockelman had a wedding vow renewal ceremony after 65 years of marraige. It was the sweetest thing. Loved this part.
Family Group ShotOur Sherrer Clan

Wedding Vow Renewal - don't my grandparents look so sweet sitting there? I love that all the great grandkids are sitting right behind them taking it all in! What a legacy they have given us. How blessed we are!

On a last note, Eli had a blast at this reunion! In fact, we barely saw him because he was too busy playing with cousins (just how I remember growing up!)

Tara