Yoder Reunion

OK, starting tonight my schedule opens up quite a bit so I should be able to get this blog caught up again. Work is picking up and I have been busy with evening meetings and activities. Just haven't had the energy to post on the blog. But now...

July 31- August 2 was the annual C.J. Yoder Reunion at Camp Albryoca just over the MD/PA line in Pennsylvania. It was another good weekend of connecting with extended family and relaxing. As usual there was an abundance of good food. Thanks to Mary and Ira's family for doing all the planning.

Here are a bunch of pictures from the weekend:

We left on Thursday afternoon and stayed overnight in Berlin, OH on the way out.

The western Maryland scenery.

Denise unloading at The Casselman in Grantsville, MD

The historic Casselman hotel in Grantsville. My grandpa grew up just over the hill behind the Casselman.

The camp where the reunion was held.

Many games were played:
A serious game of dominos.

Scrabble

Spoons

And lots of conversations:
Harold, Eva Jean, and Marvin

David, David, Freda, Miriam, and John

Marion, Harold, and Ken

Markel, Marion, and Danny

Ken, Marvin, and Greg

Marvin, Mary, Walter & Lorene (and Greg's back)

On Saturday afternoon Debbie and Naomi organized some outside games that many participated in. The first games involved one partner with a shower cap with shaving cream and the other partner throwing cheese balls and trying to get them to stick to the shaving cream. It was fun to watch.

Lined up and waiting for instruction

Debbie giving instructions

Galen, Ida and Naomi

Eva Jean

The other game involved blowing up a balloon and tying it around your ankle, then trying to pop other people's balloons while protecting yours.

Susan, Gary, Jared, John and Scott running around with balloons.

The spectators for the games.

Ryan helping with Saturday morning brunch.

Nancy taking a quick snooze before the auction.

Willie carving.

Ida putting together a puzzle.

On the hillside across from the entrance to camp were 21 wind turbines. Cool!