Willey Family Reunion

Tyler & Nikki

Tyler & Ash observe the lake

Skylar & Hayden

Ron & Hayden

NO ONE IS EVER ALLOWED TO SIT ON THE POOL TABLE - SHAME!

Great Uncle Phil & Aunt Shirlene - (Phil is my grandmother's brother- they are grandparents to Carley, Jessica, Skylar, Anna & Mason)

Pretending that I am still fit enough to toob

Everyone must participate in the moped fun - I have many a scar to prove it as I once drove it into the house and threw Allison off the back during another bit of fun

G-Daddy & Uncle Tyler

Mason has an amazing swing - please notice all the OK Sooner gear~

Cousins Skylar & Jessica

Sydney & Ash

Lovely Anna

Sherry & Anna

Anna & Jessica

Batter Up Syd

Telling Stories

Shirlene & Pam

Cousin David

Patio Time!

Crazy Morgan

My Cousin BFF - Miss Erin

Zana & Bill (Bill is my grandmother's brother - Erin & Morgan's grandparents)

It had been at least 11 years since I had been to Altus, OK for the yearly family reunion due to graduate school, babies and living so far away. When I walked in the door - it felt no longer than 11 days. It was wonderful, comfortable and I was thrilled to have made the long trip. Phil and Shirlene have always been amazing hosts opening their lake home to us for many, many years and we are so grateful! Family reunions as a child for me were about hanging out with Erin & Carley and my younger cousins; riding on the boat, reading, dancing to music and great food. Going back as an adult and being able to give Ash those same memories was priceless. Looking at all the old pictures and enjoying Shirlene's amazing cuisine was everything I had hoped for and more. As Erin beautifully put it: "It will be just like old times, you and me laying out on the beach just a few pounds heavier". It was like old times but maybe even better because I appreciated it sooo very much more. It was so great to watch Ash play with her cousins and to spend time with everyone. It went by way too fast but I refuse to let another 11 years go by again. Thanks for welcoming us back with open arms.