We arrived in Memphis on July 18th and set up
camp overnight before unloading the fifth wheel into our tiny one bedroom
apartment in Cordova. We gave the RV a
deep cleaning the next day and put it in storage for 6 weeks. We planned to stay put until our precious new
granddaughter was born and then to help Courtney and Keith after she arrived.
The baby’s due date was August 3rd, but the
doctor said that if she didn't come before July 30th that he would induce
Courtney. Danny and I felt safe to take Maggie Lynn and leave for the weekend to attend my family reunion.
Family - like branches on a tree, we all
grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.
Every summer
the Brantley Family gather for its family reunion. We come from far and near just to reconnect
and remember our parents and grandparents and renew our love for each
other. There is always a lot of laughter
and hugs and numerous “Remember when….”
And, oh the food, YUM! All of it
is tasty, but I think my sister Rancie's fresh garden vegetables are the most
desired! There are so
many camera flashes you would think we were famous folks, but we’re not…. Just in
love with our family and thankful for all the rich history we have. Without
a doubt, the greatest wealth we have is a loving family!
Saturday night fun together at Marilyn and Larry's
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| Leonard and Louise, my sister, shared pictures on her ipad with Maggie Lynn |
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| Cousins chat and catch up on news by the pool on Saturday night. |
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| Danny is telling a great story to Wilson and Jimmie, my brother. |
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| Sharing a laugh together - and no, Chuck wasn't made to stand in the corner! LOL! |
Sunday Reunion at the Garden Inn
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| Bailey's Sweet Welcome |
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| Maggie Lynn had a blast and was such a doll the entire weekend. |
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| That is, until she just gave out! That's what Nana is good for - napping. |
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| My siblings and their spouses from left: Al and Marilyn; Louise and Leonard; Jimmie and Janice; Danny and me; and Rancie and Billy |
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| First cousins with our Aunt Polly |
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| Aunt Polly is our only surviving aunt.... such a sweet sweet aunt. Here she is with Eleanor, my cousin. |
Great memories! Until next year....
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