Rease Family Reunion June 27, 2010

Kendra, Rory and I arrived in Columbia just before noon on Saturday June 19 and met up with Tami, Tony and Connor at the hotel. After a quick lunch the six of us drove on to Eastover for a stopover at Aunt Betty's house where we visited with Iris Helena and Aunt Toots as well as Betty's grandson Ron Jr. After leaving there we headed on over to Arthur Wells' house where a number of people had gathered under the carport. Melanie and Arthur Wells and others provided supper for everyone. The kids enjoyed playing in a water table.

Connor and Rory are front and center enjoying the water and staying cool. In the back are:

far back--Sharon and Pat; middle--David and Arthur Wells; front--Nikki and Kendra.

All reunions have traditionally been held at Grandma Rease's house because of all the memories it bears. This is the front of Grandma Rease's house which was completely renovated by Wayne and his wife Tracey. Still bearing a close resemblance to the way it we remember it but in much better shape.

The side yard of the house now with lovely landscaping used to be pretty bare.

The back of the house where Grandma Rease's calves used to come up to the back door for their bottles and where Ruby once threw a panful of burnt squash and water out for the chickens just as Sheryl came running around the side of the house. Surprise, Surprise. The looks on "thrower" and "throwee" were equally priceless.

Here are gathered the elder Reases. Ruth (Toots) far left, Marie, Wilbur and Betty.

Time for the meal and everyone lines up after the blessing.

Connor is very ready as you can see and he loves having a table just his size.

This is the real Play Station.

After the meal group pictures were taken quickly before a quick thunderstorm rolled in. These are the Grandchildren of Grandma Rease. You will notice several are missing who didn't hear their names called, notably Pat, Cloyd Albert and Charlie.

Rory and I took the opportunity to enjoy the tree swing.

I love seeing everyone at the reunions but it is hard to visit because of the number of people. There is something very comforting though about just being in the location of so many good memories and seeing the people that helped make them that way.