We spent the weekend in Greentown, Pennsylvania at our family reunion! My grandmother, Vivian, my dad’s mother, was one of 6 siblings. My grandmother passed away a few years ago, and now only one of the siblings is still with us, Aunt Byrnece. Forty of us gathered at Aunt Carol’s house for our first official family reunion.
My parents drove up to Cville on Thursday and on Friday morning mom, dad, Mazen and I made the day-long drive to Greentown. We rented a lake house on Lake Wallenpaupack along with my Aunt Pat and cousin Crystal.
Friday night we met the relatives who had arrived early at Carol’s. We ate pizza, salad and cocktails in perfect weather among the rolling Pennsylvania countryside hills.
Saturday I went for a run for an unknown amount of time and unknown distance along the lake. We ate breakfast and relaxed before packing up to head back to Carol’s for the day.
We had a huge picnic lunch with hamburgers and a million side dishes
Our group was in charge of bringing a couple of big veggie platters that I assembled in the morning – refreshing!
Plus a beer! The white circle is a cheeseburger : )
Best dessert EVAAAH! Burnt marshmallow + melty chocolate + graham crackers + long stick + fire pit.
We played and played and talked all afternoon. There were 2 other 2-year-olds for Mazen to chase around.
Later that evening we said farewell and went back to our house for bed. For a light supper we had leftover veggies…
And ice cream!
With lots of stories for dessert : )
Jeri says
Veggies and ice cream is a balanced meal! Eggs in the milk is protien, milk is the dairy and veggies! (Yep that is the way I used to sell it to myself that ice cream was a healthy choice)
KathEats says
Amen!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Finally, someone who likes the s’mores the way I do! 🙂
That last pic (among others) is totally adorable.
Jackie says
Aw what a sweet family weekend!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
I love family get-togethers! My grandparents used to have a reunion every few years and it was probably the only times we got to see a lot of our relatives (hectic schedules and living all across the US). I don’t count funerals because those are too depressing. It looks like you had perfect weather for it too!
Ice cream is totally healthy. No one will ever convince me otherwise. 🙂
Emily @ It Comes Naturally Blog says
Looks like a great weekend. Love the photos of you and Mazen in the meadow! That salad platter looks awesome!
Laura says
M’s cheeks are looking like the redness has really gone down! 🙂
Alan says
Beautiful pictures of a part of my state which I have no idea where it is. Nice to have the family time like that (which I can tell is important to you and your family).
Just a style question: How do you get all the pictures of yourself and your son? Do you have someone to take those pictures or do you set up your camera on a tripod? Are you using an SLR and what kind of lens? I am having absolutely no luck at getting pictures anywhere close to the beautiful ones you routinely post.
KathEats says
Thank you. Those were taken by my mom actually!
Chelsea @ TableForOne says
Looks like a fun and absolutely beautiful weekend there!
Leah says
That last picture is so, so sweet! One for the wall. Matt couldn’t make the reunion, or was it only for “original” Youngers?
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
Aww, love that picture of your parents with Mazen. They all look so relaxed and happy. Your hair is getting so long! It looks really pretty and healthy.
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
Summertime grilling and picnics are the best. Love the photos of you and Mazen in the old car – so great! Glad you are making the most of your summer with runs outside, ice cream, and toddler fun!
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says
The photo of lil’ M holding the wheel is the best!
Deirdre F says
I just wanted to say that I love your blog, and I especially appreciate these beautiful recaps of everyday life! Your laid-back weekends are always really meaningful it seems, and it’s awesome that you share them here.
KathEats says
Thank you : )
Cheryl says
Absolutely LOVE the photo with Mazen and your parents!
aimee says
fun!! we live right by there!
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
Pennsylvania has some of the most gorgeous rolling hills (I went to college there and stayed for a few years). Looks like an awesome weekend!
Tracy says
What a fun trip! Nothing beats a good s’more! The crispier the better IMO!
Can’t believe how much of a little boy Mazen is becoming.
Your hair has grown so loooong!! Pretty!
Laura @ She Eats Well says
That last photo = heart-melting. Looks like such a lovely weekend. Very lucky to have so many family members around!
Kim says
Love this post! Could we get a day in the life of post soon? thanks 🙂
KathEats says
Planning one for next week!
Kathryn Martin says
I love the photos of you and Mazen! Sounds like you had a great weekend (and a very long trip!). We live near Philly and that drive would even be long for us with our almost 2 yr old!
Heidi says
You can tell Mazen loves him some “P”!! That picture of the 3 of them brought tears to my eyes! That’s how my 8 year old son looks at my Dad! They have the best relationship,best friends <3 Happy days! Family is the best!
[email protected] says
Beautiful joy filled pic at the end! Sounds like a fun weekend! Peaches for Mazen for breakfast…still can’t believe he doesn’t like berries!!!
Lara says
You look great with longer hair!
M says
Hey Kath! I’d love to hear more about how you organize your photos, especially the daily life/family-type photos. Do you use a software or have a special folder system?
KathEats says
I don’t save my blog photos after upload and special event and family photos go in a special family folder. I really wish I did have a better system but there are just too many photos to sort!
Jeanie says
I love family reunions! It’s been many, many years since we’ve had one. There’s just not much family left these days. 🙁
Jill Allison Bryan says
My absolute fav part of this post – “went running for an undetermined distance for an undetermined amount of time!” That felt freeing just reading it! I’m so attached to my nike read out on my iPod and am heading to the beach this weekend. Perhaps I’ll give myself permission to enjoy at least one run/walk without keeping tabs on my time/distance. 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration. It looks like it was a lovely weekend!
Livi says
Picnic lunches are so fun!
ellie @ fit for the soul says
Ahhh everything seems so–serene. 🙂 And I can’t believe how much Mazen has matured~he’s a little young MAN now, haha! And I’m loving the picture quality~what lens did you use for these, Kath?
KathEats says
Thanks…a canon f/2 35mm. Never leaves my camera!
robin says
That last picture just brought a tear to my eye, the way your baby is looking at your dad. Our first grandbaby (kash) turns one soon, nothing better:)
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Looks like a beautiful, delicious, fun weekend! Now I want burgers and s’mores. 🙂
Kathy says
Love the Mazen is looking up at his grandfather with such joy, very sweet!
Jerica says
I am originally from Northeast Pennsylvania and my parents still take their boat to Lake Wallenpaupack every summer. This post made me miss home! Glad to see you enjoyed your weekend in the lovely countryside of PA!
Marcia says
Aw see you are making me homesick. I had to look up Greentown… Opposite side of the state from where I grew up. Both sides of my family are having reunions this year and I’m missing them. But plane tickets are so expensive this year… Couldn’t justify $700×4.