day 1

Well, Family Bash 7 is off to a great start with a ton of wonderful food including Dad's brisket an Mom's deviled eggs and apple salad. Our newest member, Sophia, was a cutie in her pirate scarf and Rainer enjoyed Great Grandma's toys especially the blue spider ball. Rainer entertained himself by dipping cheddar gold fish into Queso-you can tell he's a Rule. After dinner, we officially launched family bash with a welcome and call to arms from Grandpa, who welcomed the newest members of the family and designated Family Bash coordinators for the next 10 years. After that, I continued the initiation by presenting new members with beautiful garments to wear. Chris B modeled a bright red and white IU vest, Susan modeled a lime green 80s jacket with Thomas Kincaid Fan Club President noted on the back, Chris M. modeled a red plaid moomoo with United Bank of MOM 24/7, and Halie surprised the family by modeling a black tshirt with 'The Rumors are true, I'm pregnant shirt.' We will be welcoming a new family member at the end of March. Then it was off to extreme fishing-4 teams, 4 cane poles and a twist-catch a fish, validate it, pick a bobber (number indicates number of gold coins), choose a GO FISH card, and go again. Team 4 with Christopher Hesch, Brian Rice and Lauren won with 48 gold coins and 4 GO FISH pair. Lauren was chosen to win the immunity award. Biggest Fish Adult went to Ron Lawson again with a 17 1/2 inch bass. In the child category it was a tie between Aaron and Nicholas Lawson. Then we were back to the event headquarters to celebrate Christopher and my birthday. I have to say that the singing was quite painful After cake, ice cream and plenty of candy, we all packed up and went to bed.....Ready for Day 2 of Family Bash 7. Pictures will be posted on Flickr.