Gieser Family Reunion, part 1

Over a long weekend at the end of June we gathered with 50+ other members of the Gieser extended family for a reunion at Pennyrile State Park in western Kentucky. There were three generations represented, including a few second cousins! Unfortunately the J&J contingent didn't do their normally fabulous photographing job but these photos will suffice. (We somehow missed getting any shots of fam in the green reunion shirts.)

Most of our time was spent around the lodge area, set on a cliff overlooking a small lake. Very pretty and quiet location. Some family stayed in the lodge but most of us were in lakeside cabins a short walk away. We stayed in a cabin with Noah & Katie. First thing after arriving Noah set up his hammock and later spent some good hours studying/reading for a summer course. The mind of a teacher never stops learning.

Since it was VERY hot and humid, most of our free time we gathered at the pool. On one particular afternoon there was an intense water gun battle, prominently featuring two siblings (whose young grandchildren were on hand to spectate). The one sibling even jumped in the pool fully clothed in order to launch her attack...


Dinnertime together in the lodge dining hall -

Our amazing reunion organizers, Uncle Lee and Auntie Pat, gathered baby photos from all the family members. They then had us all try to assign the names and faces - and the winner earned a giftcard. Very intriquing (and naturally this inspired lots of competitiveness).

Wait, aren't these ballots supposed to be secret? Are you sharing information, Aunt Marge?