Dear Reader,
Happy Independence Day! I don't like to say, "Happy 4th of July!" because I like to remember why we commemorate the holiday. It is a great day to remember what freedoms we have in our country and what has been given to achieve and maintain those freedoms. In the Lundstrom Family, Independence Day weekend is also significant because we make time for our family reunion. What is that like? Allow me to elaborate on our fun-filled days together.
Imagine this: 94 cousins, brothers, sisters, moms, dads, children, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and any other relation you can think of. Add $60-worth of fireworks, 25ish rubber balls, a couple of soccer balls, a Frisbee, card games (Phase 10, Uno, etc), a park, some cones, horse shoes, softball, a BBQ, a couple hundred water balloons, some water guns, 3 blow-up pools, enough food for the people mentioned above, a hammock, and a plethora of chairs. Fit all of this into a 48-hour period. That is just the beginning.
Yes, the Lundstrom Family Reunion is an adventure. We have people ranging from birth to 88 years-old. There are lots of things to talk about, debate and laugh about. Here are just a few of the memories we made this year. There are explanations, of course.
We played Human Foosball. It is a real-life version of the table top game that most of you probably play at work during your break (or not during your break).
As you can see, we have a blast when we get together for family events. There were no long-lasting injuries. Although, one of the youngest kids did step on a coal and will probably have a blister on his foot for awhile. He was tough. He didn't cry. It was a success story if you ask me. I can't wait until next year.
Happy Independence Day! I don't like to say, "Happy 4th of July!" because I like to remember why we commemorate the holiday. It is a great day to remember what freedoms we have in our country and what has been given to achieve and maintain those freedoms. In the Lundstrom Family, Independence Day weekend is also significant because we make time for our family reunion. What is that like? Allow me to elaborate on our fun-filled days together.
Imagine this: 94 cousins, brothers, sisters, moms, dads, children, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and any other relation you can think of. Add $60-worth of fireworks, 25ish rubber balls, a couple of soccer balls, a Frisbee, card games (Phase 10, Uno, etc), a park, some cones, horse shoes, softball, a BBQ, a couple hundred water balloons, some water guns, 3 blow-up pools, enough food for the people mentioned above, a hammock, and a plethora of chairs. Fit all of this into a 48-hour period. That is just the beginning.
Yes, the Lundstrom Family Reunion is an adventure. We have people ranging from birth to 88 years-old. There are lots of things to talk about, debate and laugh about. Here are just a few of the memories we made this year. There are explanations, of course.
We played Human Foosball. It is a real-life version of the table top game that most of you probably play at work during your break (or not during your break).
Of course there were fireworks.
This is our stockpile. (It probably wasn't worth $60, but that is how much we are claiming we spent on it)
Arial fireworks were included. This is taken from below the display.
This is the aftermath. I spent a long time sweeping up the wreckage. But it was totally worth it for 15 minutes of pure fireworks.
Like I said, we played a lot of games. (Which Curtis and Bryce cheat in.)
Now, I don't know how to explain these last pictures. Long story short: Dad and I fit a piano in our van. And lifted up the four steps into our house. Go us.
As you can see, we have a blast when we get together for family events. There were no long-lasting injuries. Although, one of the youngest kids did step on a coal and will probably have a blister on his foot for awhile. He was tough. He didn't cry. It was a success story if you ask me. I can't wait until next year.
Happy Independence Day!
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