The Rockin' K Reunion

After washing our clothes and sleeping in our own beds, we packed up and headed to the lake.



It's been 20 years. Can you believe my family has been being this crazy for 20 years?!

Every year Dad's brothers and sisters get together at a resort near Pelican Rapids for a week in the summer. Some years we have themed weeks, some years not. But we have been getting together for two decades. Seriously.

This year we had a Keeling Olympics--each family had a flag, some families had matching t-shirts. We represented the Keeling Islands. Calvin missed the opening ceremonies because he was resting up for his events, but here's the fam:



Here's a link to some pics of the official games. Mom and Jeff represented us well. Dad and The Boys displayed excellent showmanship in all water sports. Calvin stole the heart of the spectators every time; he was the home town favorite. I managed the press. Obviously.
Check out the games here:
https://plus.google.com/photos/117815879016512159525/albums/5773633665773643665

Dan and I had decided to stay as long as Calvin could handle it. He did a great job sleeping in his crib in the cabin; we even hosted game nights chez cabin #3. He was such a good trooper. Of course it helped that there were lots of people to cuddle with!

Grandma Peaches was always warm and snuggly.

Grandpa Puddin' got a little Cal-Time, too.

If only we lived next door to this couple! (Of course, Calvin would probably be the MOST SPOILED baby of the bunch!!) We're really glad to see them every year at the lake, and we're grateful that they're willing to drive all the way up to see us. They've both been such special people in our family. We're fortunate to share all the joys of life with them.

We had a few Keeling drop-ins (as usual--our reunion has started attracting relatives from far and wide...one year "My Eddie" showed up with his Turkey Bingo girlfriend from Havre, Montana. That was a fun one!) This year Uncle Ted and Aunt Vivian spent a few days with us on their drive from Orlando. And, a cousin of Clancy's (and my grandfather's) popped in to introduce herself. Uncle Leo drove from northern NoDak, too. (By the way: Be sure to thank Marge for the delicious treats!!) There were even some Fetsch friends who stopped to hug us and talk about how Grandma was doing. (She had a heart attack and heart surgery the day before the reunion.) I think I can safely say that if you ever want to stop by to visit our family during the first week of August, feel free! We love family!

It was another great year at the lake and we look forward to many more memory making moments in the next two decades to come!!