Fry Family Reunion Part III

 Sandra, Dave, Carolyn, Arlene, Tom, Buddy were the first cousins who attended this reunion which began in 1951.  They were later joined by their families in the lobby of Phoenix X.  We had intended to have our pot luck and photo outside, but it was too windy.  The management graciously let us set up in the lobby and even brought out extra tables and chairs.

This was followed by watching the memorial for cousin Marilyn and the meeting---with reports on the trust and discussions about where to meet in 2015. The next evening some of us went to LuLu's for dinner.  Now, this is a place that knows what to do when there is a 1-2 hour wait to get in.

Once inside, the food was delicious and the entertainment was very good (although we were a little too close)

Family Reunion Part II

 So many fun activities near Phoenix X!  Across the street was jet-skiing, a dolphin cruise, and a restaurant and hermit crabs.  Roman brought home what he thought was a shell from this area, but when it crawled away, we discovered it had a crab inside.

 Game night found cousins of several generations playing Mad Gab one night.

 Our team of just 5 of us (versus 8 on the other time) was victorious.  A sample card is below---the team needed to read it and figure out what it really said.

 With so many teachers on our team, this one was a piece of cake (attention deficit disorder)

On one of our early morning walks, we met Austin a fisherman.  He had already caught one flounder and whiting.  He was so sweet and let Roman help him reel fish in.

 Then, on our way back, we saw another hermit crab crawling across the dunes with a rhinestone glued to his shell---Bling became his name.  Other items found on that morning walk were a quarter with all of the silver buffed off and a can opener with the point up! (Yes, we found shells, too, but. . . )

The next day, we went across the street again and found even more hermit crabs.  All but one were returned to the canal before leaving.  Although all were offered to cousins, only one was taken home.

Fry Family Reunion Part I

We love going to Phoenix X where we have stayed about 6 times over the past 8-10 years.  We have never stayed in the same unit twice which makes life interesting.  While this condo had an abundance of sharp knives (at least 20) and remotes that we had no ideas what they went to all lined up in the master bed room, it was lacking containers for left-overs.

I could use each of the compartments of the Snowman Servette or store food in bags. . . .We were solo in the 3-bedroom condo until the Lewis' family came around midnight.  The next morning Roman, Rebecca and I went walking on the beach and around the condo---Tom and Donna came that afternoon.

Baseball and Ballet

Rachel, Libby and Dave (all red shirts)

Friday night in Kansas City found us in Lee's Summit for a baseball game.  Little sister started to keep score but eventually lost count and wandered off to play with friends.  The next day, Davis's game was rained out, but that gave him a little time to clean up for his sister's dance recital held at the Folly Theater!

 Just as little sister wandered off during the baseball game, big brother also got a little distracted during the recital. This year's baseball-ballet weekend differed a little from last year's  because Brett and Kyle were at Boy Scout Camp this year.

More Texas Fun

 Anna helped Dad entertain her brother, made a drawing for her cousin Brett at camp.  Eli entertained Aunt Dana with a magic show.

Both kids worked hard building a town.  I took them one morning to a splash park which was closed.  Despite a large playground, they were there to splash!

Playground with E and A in the distance playing in a puddle.

 They both did well with swim lessons.  I was very impressed with the instructors who gave water safety instructions with each session.  The last day was boat safety and the importance of wearing life jackets.