Gappmayer Reunion!

This year for the Gappmayer Reunion, Aunt Carol and family were in charge. So after we had lunch. We had a show and tell of sorts. Where all of my Mom's siblings were supposed to bring anything they had from their Grandparents or Mom and Dad. It was really interesting to here all the stories behind the memorabilia.

My mother, Ella brought a picture of my Grandpa and Granny Gappmayer, and also an Shawl that Grandpa Cox had made.

Aunt Jane brought on old roasting pan that was always full of oatmeal raisin cookies when she would visit her Granny Cox.

Also a beautiful needle point picture that Granny cox had made, Aunt Carol had one of these needle point pictures made into a pillow.

Aunt Lois brought a lot of things, my favorite were these christening dresses, Granny Cox crocheted the lace on the bottom of the dress. It was amazing!

Also the old chamber pot, is a funny thing to be passed down. Aunt Lois and some of her other siblings remember using it in the old house when they visited Granny Cox.

Aunt Donna, my mom's oldest sister. Had some great stories to tell about times past.

Aunt Carol took the time to scan in a bunch of the old pictures to her computer and gave us all copies, and also gave each family copies of some of the histories she has gathered.

For the Family Auction, Aunt Carol gave away these African Violets,which were one of Granny Cox's favorite flowers.
( I happened to win them and gave them to my Mom for her birthday.)

With the help of my friend Rachel, I made this cute bag for the Auction!
Instead of kids game this year, Aunt Carol's family rented a Bounce House!

The kids all had a blast playing in it for hours!
The also had a pinata!

The kids loved that!

So all in all it was great Family Reunion. It was fun to see everyone that came, and we sure missed those who didn't. Maybe next year!