DiL knew how to set my camera to timer and son did the rushing from pressing the button to standing in the group and I've transferred the photos to a memory stick so I can print off several to send to everyone.
The weather cooperated, everyone brought some food and son had catered for about 50 so there was plenty to eat!
A good time was had by all and the grandchildren managed several hours playing together without disagreements.
Family occasions like this are always bitter sweet for me now - with someone missing.
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Sue
A lovely family group photograph Sue - never easy to arrange 😍 X
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Getting 5 children to stay still is the problem!
DeleteLovely photo of your family. It's good to be able to all get together x
ReplyDeleteHave to make the most of the Surrey family visiting
DeleteHow lovely for you all to be together. And so special for the younger ones tbe with their cousins. But yes, a poignant reminder of the ones we've 'loved and lost' ❤️😢🙏
ReplyDeletegetting 5 children under 8½ to sit still is the problem!
DeleteA lovely photo for the album! I think many of us now relate to having one or more of those who are not {visibly} in the photo. Quite an achievement to get so many gathered!
ReplyDeleteI was pleased to be able to get a proper photo to be printed to keep
DeleteVery precious memory, it will be cherished by each person on the picture !
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I hope so
DeleteThat's a lovely family photograph and so fortunate that the weather played ball.
ReplyDeleteWe were a bit worried in case the weather wasn't good as we don't have a house big enough for us all
DeleteHopefully Colin will have been smiling down on you all proudly from above though Sue…I strongly believe our body is only a temporary vessel for our spirit…which lives on in our children. X
ReplyDeleteI hope he was there with us somewhere
DeleteI expect it will be looked over in 60 or 70 years time by the children who will by them be old and they will try to identify who is who. "Who was she?"and "Who was he on the end?" All good fun.
ReplyDeleteI've written on the back of quite a lot of photos for the future
DeleteHow nice to have you all together! We often cannot get everyone in one place as some are farther away and many are so busy with other things. Yes, be sure to date the back of the photo and list who is who so they will always know!
ReplyDeleteWe've not been all together like this for many years - such a treat
DeleteWhat a wonderful photograph of your family. Catriona
ReplyDeleteGood to meet up like this once in a while
DeletePrints are such a nice idea.
ReplyDeleteA good keepsake
DeleteA lovely family photo. Of course, it will always be bitter sweet for you. He has missed so much, I am sorry for that
ReplyDeleteJust 3 grandchildren when Colin died - now there are 5!
DeleteWhat a brilliant family photo, and over- catering is always a good idea 😀
ReplyDeleteSon and DiL never under cater!
DeleteBitter sweet, yes, but still precious. It is a gorgeous photo :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a keepsake photo
DeleteWhat a super family photo. How lovely for you all to be together like that - and it didn't rain! I can truly understand the bitter sweet moments though.
ReplyDeleteVery glad it didn't rain . Colin is so missed
DeleteYour son and his wife did a fabulous job arranging a family BBQ. It is no small feat. The group photo is wonderful and will be treasured by all for years to come.
ReplyDeleteI shall make copies of the photo for everyone
DeleteSuch a lovely (albeit with sadness attached) family photograph. One to treasure. xx
ReplyDeleteThat photograph,, framed, would make a sweet stocking stuffer at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely family and a beautiful photo. Colin died way too young.
ReplyDeleteNice photo of you and family. I'm glad you had a good time together. Sorry for loss of Colin a few years ago. I went a family reunion in July with my husband in Depoe Bay, Oregon. Most likely will be the last reunion. I got a few addresses from a few people to keep in touch with. Hope you!having a good weekend and leftovers to eat 😋. God bless
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely family, so nice that you could all get together.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Lovely photo. Brought a tear to my eye when you mentioned Colin missing.
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