After about 2+ years of planning a family reunion, the time was FINALLY here. In July, 47 adults and 17 kids, gathered in Austin from Hawaii, Oregon, Seattle, North Carolina, Illinois, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Cincinnati. We hadn't all been together in a few years (now that everyone is married). We had a WONDERFUL 3 nights and 4 days with lots of fun memories.
Here was the shirt that Craig designed
MANY of these pictures were taken by Uncle Mike, I am grateful how he used his talents, once again, to bless our family and this reunion.
On Friday night, most the group was already in town and we met as a whole group for the first time at Rudy's BBQ
Kelley and Kristin
Sammy and Avery just adored each other
Lauren jumped in the pic
The whole group
Anytime there was down time in our weekend, there was always a group at the hotel pool. It was a great place to gather and stay cool.
On Saturday night, the Cowdens hosted everyone at their house for some yummy Food Truck Burgers. The kids had a blast!
More Jumping
Love the selfie Uncle Mike took with MeDad
Aunt Judy and Aunt Laura
Avery and Campbell were born just one day apart
Aunt Judy and Mammy
Avery loved the watermelon and the swing
Aunt Judy, her daughter Robin, and Robin's husband, Sam
Kelley and her oldest son, Lucas
Table Pictures
Andy and Kelley
Mammy and Uncle Mike
Jaime, Jake, and Precious Preston
My favorite part...Whole Group Pictures!!!
Silly one
Boys being boys and challenging each other to lay in a bed of ice
On Sunday morning, Aunt Laura led the kiddos in some music and dancing which Avery loved
She was so sweet and brought all the supplies from NC
On, Sunday morning we went to Zilker Park and filled the train
Uncle Mike and Aunt Laura
Shelley, Stu, and Gabby
Then we cooled off in the Chilly Barton Springs. Aunt Julie was a trooper and walked around with Davis
On Sunday night, we drove to Salt Lick BBQ and the boys both fell asleep
Sweet Girls
Silly Zach
All the little cousins
Silly one
Craig and his cousins
Our little fam
The Wilson Family
The Geez kids
We had a great setup at Salt Lick and with our own room, it was perfect
The boy cousin table - Caleb felt so big!
Lucy is so good with Avery
Table Pictures
On Monday morning, we went to Deep Eddy to swim in yet another chilly spring
Cutie
Just love our Niece, she is a punkin and a half
A group went golfing
Found this selfie on my phone
And Caleb must have taken a picture of Davis
Sweet girl napping before I had to wake her up
Monday afternoon, we went to the highlight of the reunion, a party barge on Lake Travis
Some of the girl cousins
The bottom of the barge
Kristin and I were a great team in planning the events
Avery was not a huge fan of the water
The gang in the water
The kids jumping and sliding off the boat for hours
Sammy was SO good with Avery
The Geez kids and Gabby
Sweet hugs
Silly Davis
Julie, Ava, and Brock
Jack and Brock
Sammy's glasses on Avery
Our wonderful barge
The catfish when we got off the boat-there was at least 100 HUGE ones
We were so close to The Oasis after the Party Barge that we suggested people go for dessert. Here is the happy table and the beautiful sunset, it did not disappoint
Playing at the hotel
Swimming at the hotel pool
Playing chase
Mammy giving a ride
1, 2, 3, gooooooo!
Davis skinned his knee the first night and swimming didn't always feel good.
Next to the pool was a great sports court and the kids were often found out on it, as well.
Avery taking a Watermelon break
Many of our evenings (after the kids had gone to bed) were spent with the adults catching up and comparing bald heads
Like Father Like Son
More swimming
There were a few that hung around Austin for a few days and did some more sight seeing. Lucas had fun at the Thinkery!!!
What a wonderful 1st Donovan Reunion!! We look forward to the next Reunion in 3 years in California. So many memories, laughs, stories, and good times! We are grateful for the Grandma and Grandpa who left a legacy of such great people.
