Alldredge Family Reunion 2009

This year Dustin's Mom and Dad were in charge of the Alldredge Family Reunion. They had it in their back yard and it was a huge success! Here are a few of my favorite memories...This is Dustin's Grandma Alldredge. She is famous for her hand made sock monkeys and a truly remarkable and sweet lady. There was a sock monkey contest this year and the winner got to take one of her original coveted monkeys home as the prize..believe it or not I won the popular vote with my sad attempt at a Buzz Light Year monkey. If you could have seen the awesome competition I was up against with all the monkeys Dustin's aunts brought you would be amazed at my good fortune! I'm am so excited to add another to my collection. I love handmade stuff!
Dustin's Dad's family. Sad that "Grandpa Great" isn't in the picture this year---we miss him.
This kids all got to help stuff toy balls and toys for humanitarian and in return got a ticket to ride the train. My kids loved stuffing the toys---even more I think, than riding the train. I'm glad they are willing to help and give so freely. Hopefully that is a trait that will stick around through the teenage years. :D

The "Port-a-Party" train! Soooo much fun!
Dustin had Zeke practicing his walking every chance he got and I am proud to report he is almost there. "He'll be walking by this weekend!" At least that's what Dustin's been saying for the past three weeks! ;) LoL! No pressure Zeke!