Auntie Heart Fill-up

I just spent a few days in SEA where I got to see my cute nieces, and some heart-adopted kiddos, too!

So very thankful to God for my job that allows me such soul-feedings!

Elijah's Retreat Fundraiser

I got a chance to participate in a fundraiser for Elijah's Retreat, a center for autistic kids and their families.  The turnout was really good, and $16,000 (and still counting) was raised!

My friend, Marilyn, and one of her Sunday School ladies.

Jeff (the owner) and Jesse (the caretaker) thanking all the people for coming.

Jesse and Marilyn

Marilyn and I bought t-shirts to support the cause!

Then we went out to help clean up one of the cabins.  I got to feed some of the animals!

If you'd like more information on how to help, look here.

http://www.elijahsretreat.com/

Dwindling Relatives

Sunday morning we met at Tim Horton's for breakfast. (Photo by T. Shuman)

Then met at Chan's house for more eating and visiting after church

My sis and I stepped in to be their kids for the pic.  That's Gram's clock behind us, too!

These girls had WAY too much fun in this room full of lego and playmobile

Jeff the stud.  Actually, he was teaching me about a new setting on the camera

Last minute hugs before dispersing.

Stair steps, who had a GREAT time playing together.

Party Time!! (Reception)

Sisters!

The youngest of our family there

Do these two EVER take a bad photo??

Blissfully in love

Daddys are the BEST entertainers

There was a photo booth!

Lookin' good, Sarah!

Couldn't stop giggling, these guys!

Nephews

All together in one big flappy hamily!

The 'rents & the couple

Part of the Strom family pic, but great smiles there!

The bride's sister, Reagan, wedding coordinator extraordinaire.

Jennifer and ????

The best family pic we got all night!

Look-a-likes

Not look-a-likes!!  

Why, yes, there was a mini golf area set up at the reception!

Does anyone wonder why I got these two mixed up when I first met them separately?  Me neither.

Awwe.  Love you, Cuz.

Our wild and wacky hosts for the weekend.  Great fun!

German representation

Dessert anyone?  Especially from these two models!

Just catching a bit of rest after a long day of standing.

These two are waning.  College keeps one rather busy. . .and tired!

One of my absolute favorite pics.

CC whispered earlier to her mommy, "I got to hug the bride!"

Family Intermission

In between the wedding and the reception, we gathered as a family at a cousin's house and just got caught up on each other's lives.

Uncle Dan hasn't changed a bit.

Since Jeff couldn't be around, I got a chance to catch up with Nicola

My Uncle Don, who also didn't know if he would be able to make it.  I'm glad he did.

The girls playing "Trouble" also a favorite game when I was growing up at Grandma's house.

Sharla's audience

for her storytelling!  

The guys, trying to figure out what was wrong with the treadmill.  Never did.

A pause to stretch the faces a little

I love my cousins!

Oldest and youngest girl cousins present

More ba-hawing

Sibling chats