Saturday, August 2, 2008

Kayce's Family Reunion

"Ponderosa On The Beach"
June 2008
Every 3 years Kayce's family has a reunion and this year it happened to be in Orange Beach, AL. The theme came from Kayce's Grandpa Cochran. Right around when the show Bonanza first came out, he started referring to the farm as his ponderosa. Just a tidbit of info for those of you that didn't know. Anyway, our reunions are usually a 3-4 day event full of activities, eating, relays, golfing, eating, dancing, eating, and a talent show. Yep, I did say dancing. Since they're all from the south (not St George south, Mississippi south) it's acceptable to dance with your kin-folk. Even though it sounds weird it is weird, once you get over the fact that you're all related and the music starts it's pretty fun. This year we were fewer in numbers than we've had in the past. Only around 100 of the Arvil and Gertrude Cochran clan were able to attend this year. Thanks to all of those who participated and made it a wonderful and memorable good 'ol southern time for my family.
Now I'll get on with the fun pictures and such. I hope ya'll can just capture an inkling of the great time that we had through these pictures. We're ecstatic to share this part of our lives with each of you.
Here's how the trip starts.........

On our way to the airport @ 5:30 a.m. to drop off Kayce and Abby for a standby flight.
They made their flight and just trying to past the time until they get to New Orleans, LA
Davis, Preston, and Gamma arrive in N.O. and now a 2 hr. car ride to Aunt Keli's in Alabama @ 10:30 p.m.

3 comments:

Nat said...

You go girl!! See you can totally do this blogging thing! I loved seeing all the pics from your trip, looks like so much fun! The kids are so dang cute, I miss the little buggers! Give them a kiss from Aunt Nat!

grammy vicki said...

Way to go Kayce!!! What a great job - I'm so impressed. Now you can come show me how it is all done. Loved seeing all the pics of the family reunion. Looks like so much fun. And not one word of the delay getting home.

C said...

Holy flip. That's a serious family reunion. Looks like so much fun. What a great family you have, Kayce. Pres is lucky to have you!