FAMILY REUNION

Greg and I had mentioned so many times on our 10 hour drive how strange it felt that we only had 2 kids with us! When we stopped to eat and they told us the total it was funny! We have already set our dates for next year celebrating Gramma GIN'S 80th birthday...it will be JULY 7-11th..
Little Mountain Resort has on their brochure..."Been There, Done that, Going Back" We agree!

We had a 2 bedroom cottage with kitchen, living room, wrap around deck and AIR!

First night there....had to get out on the boat! Lake Gunterville is located on the banks of the Tennessee River with lots of shoreline, fishing piers, 2 marinas, 3 swimming pools, mini-golf, tennis courts, and arcades. The mountains that surround this lake were breathtaking.

The sunset took us by surprise....had to stop and take a picture.

Greg and Dennie(Nina's husband) enjoying some pool time...

Everyone brought food for the grill...can you smell it?

Happy 50th Birthday Greg....getting ready to go to his surprise party!

Billy, Nina, Kathy, Greg, Gramma Gin, Valle and Tarece ...they gave Greg a gun case with his name and age on it!

How much fun do you think it was trying to get everyone to look at the camera, thank goodness for the blinking light! We had a blast, it was so cool reconnecting with relatives we don't have a chance to see regularly....Especially the kids from Florida & Illinois!

COME JOIN US NEXT YEAR!

ALABAMA

We are all in the midst of getting ready for a road trip to Alabama!

Alabama ?? Why Alabama you ask? It seems the ZITKO sisters have put their heads together to have a FAMILY REUNION..There is family in Illinois, Florida, and Texas. So they wanted to be fair and have everyone drive the same distance. Alabama it is.....We are all driving about 10 hours...where we have rented a cottage on a lake. I am sure the Zitko MEN will be having their usualy competetion fishing tournament thing going on!

SO MEANTIME I AM PACKING ALL THE GOOD STUFF....LIKE BUG SPRAY, SUN SCREEN, AND FOOD! It's all about the food you know!

STAY TUNED....

CELEBRATIONS!

Lots of Vollleyball, football, bonce ball and FUN!

The FOOD tent was very popular!

Brando and his friends...eating...I think!

Stormy, Tasha and Johnny

Madison, with her braces OFF..with Janice

Good Cake....

Surprise! He had no clue.....

Logan loves his walker!

Well...it all started as a GRADUATION COOK-OUT....we have an annual cook out each year because we have had TEENAGERS graduating High School 4 years in a row...This Year it's Anthony's turn. So the boys and I put our heads together and SURPRISED Greg for his 50th Birthday. Check out baby Logan with his sunglasses....he is so much fun...Next year...Look out everyone he will be out there running around havin fun too....

Lindsay gave Greg a cup today that said...GREAT DAD'S ARE PROMOTED TO GRAMPA...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL.......

PLAY BALL

Yes....every Saturday there is about 20 or so church softball teams that meet up at the Gun Barrel City baseball fields....the little kids play in the playground, a great concession stand and the fire department is RIGHT there.

CLC (christian life center) has two teams....the adults are called the Crushers and the youth are THE GROOVE. Next saturday, is the final tournament...so we will see where we end up!

I have to say...I give them alot of credit...it's in the hi 90's and the humidity is unbearable but it's another way to keep connected with our community....as for me....I'm just a spectator with a big CHEER!