Summer is for Family Reunions!

Some of my families are back at having reunions after cancelling them due to the Covid pandemic. Summer in Texas is scorching hot, but that's usually when we hold our reunions. Pools, lakes, rivers or bounce house water slides are almost a necessity so the kids (and sometimes parents) can keep cool. 

This past weekend we experienced fun and family time at a new venue for us - the Rest Yourself River Ranch near Mineral Wells, Texas. Good times were had by all with lots of good food, including my uncle Roy's barbecue from Natty Flat Smokehouse. 

It was a steep hike down to the Brazos River and back up the hill to the meeting place. 

I didn't get pictures, but family members kayaked, fished, and swam in the Brazos River. 

Our family supports our reunions by having both silent and live auctions. Live auction items are either handmade or old family items (pictures, tools, etc). Current and past auctions have included some awesome items. 

My grand-daughter's painting in memory of her five friends

who died in the Robb Elementary (Uvalde) school shootings. 

Does your family hold auctions during reunions? What kind of items are sold? I'd love to hear how your family supports your family reunions - by auctions, donations, raffles, or other means to raise money to help with the expenses, other than registration fees. 

-Revis