Meston Family Reunion

The 2009 Meston Family Reunion is now history! What a great time it was and I am sure all who attended from the youngest to Louise who is 88 will remember it. It started on Saturday with several people arriving to unload their belongings to their respective cabins. It would have been a difficult task even if it had not been raining but of course it was raining and everyone managed to get pretty well soaked while getting all of their stuff unloaded.

One highlight was the AUCTION and it was a big success. There was a lot of "stuff" laid out on tables from toys to antiques. The kids stuff was really attracting a lot of attention so we knew there was going to be some spirited bidding from the kids ages 3 to 6. It was fun to watch them go from tentatively raising their hands to jumping up and down wildly when they wanted to bid. Bill did an outstanding job of auctioneering and Joe kept track of everything as the clerk. The participants bid eagerly and there were some spirited exchanges but in the end a good time was had and much money generated for the family fund.

Another highlight was the water balloon toss(which became a water balloon fight). This evening also included a spirited squirt gun fight with Jennifer, Alyssa and all of the kids. Everyone got soaked but had a good time. Another big hit was Kids Kraft Day where each child helped create a mural that was saved for the next reunion. Other highlights included family trips to the Cincinnati Zoo, Kings Island, the Water Park, Metamora, horseback riding and some of the local antique stores.

Everyone enjoyed the evening meals, often on the picnic tables under the trees. They were followed by campfires that included many memories and tall tales. The little ones were introduced to roasting marshmallows at the campfire. Each event created lasting memories for all of us.

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