Spontaneous Mini-Reunion at Grandma McKenzie's

When Judy and I first met in 1975, some of my best memories are of time spent with her and her family at her Grandma McKenzie's house. Recently, a spur-of-the-moment visit there turned into a full-blown "mini-reunion."

Jennifer, Judy, Thelma (holding Claire) and Elsie pose on the front porch.
(This qualifies as a four-generation picture, by the way).

Thelma holds baby Claire in the same room where her own mother once held her.

Amanda and Brianna arrive a few minutes later to add to the fun. Thelma and Elsie watch to see if she'll perform.

The answer is yes. She was quite intrigued by these new surroundings.

Judy gives Claire a little tour of the place. Judy spent many a night here at Grandma McKenzie's when growing up and has enough anecdotes to fill a book.

As usual, we play "Baby Fruitbasket Turnover." Amanda is holding Claire, Jennifer's baby, while I occupy Brianna.

Grandpa Ken likes to give Brianna a new perspective on the world.

We are all enthralled by some old portraits that have been dug up.

For those of you not personally acquainted with everyone in this picture:

Back row: Judy

Middle row: (left to right) Shirley, Thelma, Elsie, the McKenzie sisters

Kneeling: Amanda holding Brianna (her OWN baby!)

Standing: Jennifer holding Claire

This longer shot of the same folks displays more of the dear old house and its wisteria arbor.

Brianna says, "Cousin Claire, I can't wait until the day we can run and play around this place. How about you?"

Claire's response? "Lemme get back to you on that. I think I'll sleep on it."

There will be more good times at this place that is laden with history and cherished memories, that, I can promise you.