family

We had our Christmastime family reunion on Saturday! Several people didn't come because of the weather though. But we had fun just the same. I took the opportunity to practice, practice, practice with my new flash. I still need a LOT of work but it really did make a huge difference indoors. I have to keep in mind that I was also contending with horrendous fluorescent lighting too...

Here are some of my fave snaps from the day!

Kaitlyn and my neice Mallory, in one of their rare "getting along" moments:


My sister Audrey and my nephew Avery, flexing their muscles after being victorious in volleyball:


Kaitlyn and her "best friend" (my cousin's daughter Savanna), showing off their bears:


Busted! Caught with her hand in her grandma's purse!


My other cousin's son, playing in the cabinets in the kitchen:


Grandma & Grandpa, being lovey-dovey as usual (awwww):


The best shot I got of Austin all day (sigh)


All of the great-grandkids (well, the ones who showed up, there are about 5 more who couldnt' make it and one who is barely out of the frame (see his little foot on the right side, lol?)


I just love these family get-togethers! And it was SO nice to get my mind off things , even for just a little while...

...back to reality.