Well, Ralph and I with the ladies went down to Big Pine Key a week and a half ago, in an attempt to warm up for the upcoming reunion. I think we did a pretty good job at it. I drove my A/C Cobra down with Amy to have a good time getting there, and Ralph bought his boat down so we'd have a good time once we got there. Here are some pics. Anything look familiar to anybody?
Mom, the kids, and I are leaving Saturday morning for North Carolina. I can't wait! Mom and I went through my camper this past weekend, and put everything we thought we needed into the van. So I'm already driving around with the van packed up. (The only thing I haven't figured out is what to do when it's time to add the children into the van -- there just isn't any room left!)
Since I've been making list after list, and running around trying to get things together, I was wondering what suggestions you have for the trip. You know, the "don't forget to bring" items, and the "don't bother bringing it because I'll have one with me if you need it" items. For instance, mom's already told me not to pack the stuff for biscuits and gravy because Uncle Dale will have that for us at the campground. (How's that for a hint, Aunt Mickey?)
And by the way -- I've got the t-shirts, and they look great! So if you ordered shirts, be sure to stop our cabin to pick them up when you get to the campground. Actually, be sure to come by our cabin even if you didn't order shirts, because we have stuff for everyone!
Sandi and her GreatGrandmother Agnes Neuhaus. Sorry no date yet! Uncle Charles, Aunt Kay and their son Herb at our famous Easter Egg Hunts.
I'm so excited! I've seen the proofs for the t-shirts, and they look great. The kids and I are making our list of stuff to pack (after all, we've only got less than three weeks before we leave for North Carolina). And today at work I had to reschedule an SP/IP meeting because "sorry, I'll be on vacation then."
Aunt Verna and Uncle BuckHere's a couple of pictures that my Grandmother (Katharine) sent to me:
This is my Great-Grandfather Herbert Neuhaus in 1914 @ age 22.
And this is my Grandfather Charles Neuhaus in 1942.
Am I the only one beginning to freak out, am I crazy, or am I just pms'ing? This reunion is starting to make me feel incredibly old and vunerable. Somebody please turn back time! Just a little bit! I swore I would never want to be in my 20's again or a teenager again, but I would give anything to be with Sandy and Cathy and Renee and hang upside down on the bed waiting for the barbies to come to life or watch Uncle Herbie and Herbie win the canoe race or be at brice park or ride our damm bikes to the school for summer or bring grandpop lunch at the dock or go to the beach and watch the storm come in! or sled down the hill or go camping one more time!! I am falling apart at this very moment, I told you Charlie, {I dont know if I can call you Charles!!!!} I dont run out of tears! What are we going to do???
