Thursday, June 25, 2009

Atkinson Cousins Family Reunion 2009

The Atkinson family (Laura's side) got together in her hometown of Mexico, Mo for a few days over the weekend. It was great to get everyone together to meet the new babies, visit, go fishing, grilling and just share our lives in great company.

Sunny was a little overwhelmed with the people. She does better in smaller groups. It just took her awhile to get used to everyone. She did have her wild and crazy cousin Airen (19 months old) to help her break the ice. ;-)


Top row (left to right): Joe Atkinson, Don Decker, Liz Washer, Sarah Beardslee, Jimmy Atkinson, Ruth Ann Bybee, Barb & Jim Atkinson.
Bottom row (left to right): Dorrie & Airen Atkinson, Nancy Decker, Tony Washer, Chad Beardslee, Kathy Atkinson, Gayle Bybee, Rodney, Sunny & Laura Wright.



Airen Adam Atkinson ( 19 mo) & Sunny Kay Wright (9 mo)




Airen giving Sunny a kiss. Sunny looks a little reluctant....good girl!




Here's Sunny's "I don't want to" face.



I love these little britches.




Aunt Ruthie snuggled on Sunny and helped take care of her! Thanks Aunt Ruthie.



Aunt Dorrie squeezing her cheeks.



Nana made sure and gave Sunny lots of love.



I finally got a pic of Aunt Kathy holding Sunny! Aunt Kathy is a little nervous about "little people." ;-) We'll practice next time too Kathy!




Airen is taking a break on Sunny. He's little more active than Sunny and she took it well. She just went with the flow.



Uncle Jimmy and Sunny posing. During our stay, Jimmy wanted to thrash Sunny and rough her up a bit, but she pulled out the pouty face for him alot, so he let her go. Sunny better watch out for next time though - Uncle Jimmy likes thrashing!



Wild and crazy Uncle Joe with his wild and crazy son!




This picture was taken in 1973. This is Jimmy holding Laura!


We tried to re-create this with Sunny 36 yrs later!


On Friday evening, we all went fishing out at the farm.

Sunny wasn't too afraid of the fish, she even touched it!




Airen walking on the dock holding Uncle Jimmy's hand.

A very naked Airen filled up the pool for he and Sunny.


Sunny thought it was a little too cold, plus Airen wouldn't stop splashing.



A happy girl by the lake.





The Atkinson Family - Joe, Dorrie & Airen

Here are Airen and Sunny pausing for a little din din. I love watching them interact.
Grandpa Jim keeping Airen from falling off the boat. An airplane flew above so, Airen is acting like an airplane as you can see in the picture with his arms straight out.






Grandpa Jim taking the Grandkids for a ride on the tractor. Sunny wasn't too excited. See how she's holding on for dear life to his shirt? Needless to say, we only got this pic then Mom saved her. :-)


On Sunday - Nana, Sunny and Mommy went to the pool. We had fun and Sunny loves the water. She even blew bubbles in the water once!








Sunny also learned how to wave bye bye! See in the video.

1 comment:

Kristina said...

All the weekend pics are great! Thanks for sharing! Sooo fun...and crazy how everyone's growing up....the adults and kiddos alike! Life is short!! Live it up! Sunny is definitely a ray of sunshine!!