The extended family gathered last weekend to say a final farewell to Grandma’s ashes as we scattered them into the lake. It was a sweet, low-key event that gathered much of the family together.
Friday night Greg, Kathy, and Heather got into town. They brought Grandpa and came over for dinner. They were kind enough to eat lots of squash and zucchini from our CSA surplus! They brought some turkey and salad and we had a great evening!
Eve got stories from everyone she could!
Saturday Mema and Grandpa Tom arrived. We drove around to a few parks, location scouting, then ended up at the farmer’s market. A Vermont tradition we rarely partake in.
Saturday afternoon Rosy came and then the party started! :)
The black raspberries are ripe for the picking!
Berry boy
Lex and Alan, fashionably dressed in matching attire.
The next day we all gathered on the rail trail for a short walk to a bridge over a river feeding into the lake. Grandpa and each of his kids got to scatter ashes and say their own privates goodbyes. Some fond reminiscing, a family photo, and then off to breakfast at Grandma’s favorite diner.
Pretty ladies
Pretty girls
Lex the camera man
Lex takes the camera and starts with a group shot.
Then a shot of the other photographer. :)
Saying goodbye to Grandma.
Pretty river. The lake is just around the bend.
Grandpa and his kids.
The family (missing a few)
Eve, happily tucked between two aunties. :)
Lex took my pen apart, again!
Kathy and Heather playing clapping games. Gotta keep busy while waiting for breakfast.
I don’t know what’s going on here, but Eve looks pretty happy about it!
After breakfast (brunch, really) Rosy suggested a hike on the rail trail. The kids agreed (they are the ultimate decision makers, right?) and off we went!
Happy hikers
A lovely day for a walk on the rail trail.
Eve, sitting quietly. I had to snap the picture quickly!
Pretty family. :)
Eve was doing a dance pose in these pictures. Silly girl.
We found a sweet little beach belonging to a totally run-down lake house. Anyone want to go in on an investment with me and Rose?! :)
After our walk we went home for rest. We were all pretty hot and tired. After rest and snack we packed up and head back to the party at Grandpa’s. Actually, the grownups were all napping over there, so I think we brought the party to them!
Back at Grandpa’s house we busted out the slip-n-slide.
A short (very short!) while later we literally busted the slip-n-slide! High quality item it was not.
When the slip-n-slide broke we moved on to a water balloon fight.
Eve gathered her balloons and hid behind a tree.
Greg brought a squeezy water bottle to the water balloon fight!
Eve switched teams to defend Greg. She’s a crafty little bugger! :)
The “water balloon fight” included squeezy bottles, cups, the water balloon filler pump, and the hose! Half the family got wet and the other just enjoyed the entertainment. :) When everyone was sufficiently hungry we headed down the hill for dinner at The Baited Hook.
While waiting for dinner Eve decided to put that bathing suit to use and take a dip in the lake.
After dinner Daniel took the kids down to the water to feed their leftovers to the ducks.
This photo needs no captioning. :)
After dinner at The Baited Hook.
Everyone headed home the next day. It was great to see so much family again. I think Grandma would have enjoyed it.
