3-26-11 - Trip to Jax

Took an unexpected trip to Jax this weekend to see family.  Granny and Carol were down, so that precipitated our visit, but we ended up seeing everyone, so that was nice.  Made some significant progress with Andy's family, I think, so that's good - a much-oft asked prayer.  Not saying we've arrived, but on a better road, hopefully. 

That being said, we had a get-together that was about the closest thing to a mini family reunion that his dad's side of the family has had since we've been married.  I suggested to Andy's that we have a picnic at the park and just invite everyone, and whoever comes, come.  So we did.  He threw together the details of who would bring what and everybody came except Steve, because he had pre-made plans.  But Mama and Papa, Andy's parents, Billy, Leslie and their families and Uncle Mike all came.  Also, my parents, Granny and Carol came also, as well as Andy's Aunt Barbara and Uncle Vann.  So it was a nice large get-together.  We had a lot of good food and the cousins were able to play together.  I hope we can continue this pleasant road and do this again in the future.  Anna Claire got to meet her 2nd cousin, Zachery Richard - Mike and Kerri's new baby.  He was born July 6th last year, so he's about 6 weeks older than she is - maybe 7.  They enjoyed looking at one another.  She babbled and cooed at him, but he just smiled at her.  (I'm supposing the men are from Mars, women are from Venus thing starts at birth - she's started her 20,000 words per day already!)  We tried to get a picture of them together, but Anna Claire discovered dirt first and proceeded to start to cover Zachery's leg with dirt!

But it was a good day - my girl got to visit with everyone and was soooo cute!

I made sure we got a group pic of Andy's side of the family - this may not happen again for a while! But I hope it does!

From left to right: IN FRONT: Krista Hunter, Andy Hunter, Dylan Hunter, Emily Beck, 2ND ROW: Laurie Hunter w Anna Claire Hunter, Richard Hunter, Charles Hunter, Mike Hunter, Leslie Beck, Betty Hunter, Rhonda Hunter; 3RD ROW: Vann Van Boskerck, Barbara Van Boskerck, Alicia Hunter w Brooke Hunter, Billy Hunter, Kerri Hunter (hiding behind Mike), Nate Beck (behind Leslie)

Then I had Andy's immediate family take a pic - none wanted to do so, but who cares!?  I dont' think they've had one as a family, ever....if they have, I haven't seen it!  The kids have, of course, but I don't think they have with Laurie and Richard.

Big change from when they were little people! haha! (See below):