This past weekend Eric and I traveled to South Carolina to meet up with 35 members of the Cooley Family. This reunion was started many many many years ago when my GREAT grandparents still lived on Little Blue Pond, outside of Panama City, FL. Their kids would bring their kids of a weekend of swimming, fish frying, and watermelon. As the family grew, the reunion grew. In the late 90's, Granddaddy passed on to his Heavenly home and the reunion was moved. For the past few years, we met in various locations depending on which family decided to host that year. My uncle and aunt in South Carolina decided to host the reunion this year, so we made the 8 hour drive south.
If there is one thing the Cooley's do well, it's EAT! And eat we did. Fried chicken. Mashed potatoes. Cornbread. Pound cake. And, of course, S'MORES! Then we sit around and catch up on everyone's lives from the past year. It's such a precious time that our family can share.
John and Mavis Cooley Family, to include 6 great-grandsons
My cousin's brand new baby! So sweet
The best grandparents ever. So blessed to have them.
PopPopPop and Ethan showing off their artistic skills
Precious times
My family!
John and Mavis Cooley Family, to include 6 great-grandsons
My cousin's brand new baby! So sweet
The best grandparents ever. So blessed to have them.
Precious times
My family!
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