The Ray Hilman family has been getting together for a reunion once every 4 years since 1980. This our 8th time of getting together with the whole family.
There are tons of activities and events over a 4 day period. Opening night ceremonies include officially welcoming all the people that have joined the family through marriage and birth in the past 4 years. It is also a time to remember any that have past away in that time as well. There is always a Skit/talent night, and some sort of themed dinner and a tea party for the ladies. We have been fortunate to have places that swimming has been available or some sort of water fun.
This year was wonderful though our Finnish branch of the family was only partially represented but our thoughts and prayers were with those back in Finland as they and we kept a world wide vigil as our dear sister-in-law Birgitta passed away on Monday.
Birgitta, as we will always remember her. She was one amazing woman!
There are tons of activities and events over a 4 day period. Opening night ceremonies include officially welcoming all the people that have joined the family through marriage and birth in the past 4 years. It is also a time to remember any that have past away in that time as well. There is always a Skit/talent night, and some sort of themed dinner and a tea party for the ladies. We have been fortunate to have places that swimming has been available or some sort of water fun.
This year was wonderful though our Finnish branch of the family was only partially represented but our thoughts and prayers were with those back in Finland as they and we kept a world wide vigil as our dear sister-in-law Birgitta passed away on Monday.
Birgitta, as we will always remember her. She was one amazing woman!
Here we are (all 17), Harlan's branch of the Ray and Irene Hilman Family Tree.
Cherise and Kiel with Cherise's godparents Mike and Naomi Mata
The R-fam
Courts
The G's supporting one another
Rowie
What is a reunion without bonfires? Ry and Cam with the flames.
Even Rowan enjoyed watching.
Hayden with the soon to be Mr and Mrs K&C.
We love the ladies Tea Party. Krystle and Claire
Cherise and Maila
Joylynn and Heather
The grandkiddos.
Cowboys were a plenty for Centerville Western night.
Naomi and Mike before the Hoe down started.
Wyatt was one tuckered lil Pardner.
1 comment:
super amazing photos mom! We sure wish we could've stayed for the whole time. It looks like it was fantastic :) hooray for family :D
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