Family reunions

So both of our families had family reunions this summer. Now this is a regular occurance for my family, but Bryan's side hasn't been together in this capacity for about 6 years. The Bernard family reunion was first, over Fourth of July weekend at the coast. We had a great time doing our own firework show (since the fog cancelled the ones in Newport Bay)... ...and flying our kite. The kite was pretty boring, I have to admit. And it was super windy and cold, so we didn't stay out there long. We did get to go golfing though, and that was great! Here's more photos of fireworks....including Bryan's evil eyes!!! And Carrie's sparklers.... And the freaky smoke children... And Faith (one of Bryan's cousins). We also took family pictures...which sometimes included Taavi. This is Bryan's Grandparents and their dog, Taavi. This is the whole family (except for three cousins from Ohio who couldn't be there). This is just our family with Grandma and Grandpa. And here's all the cousins. Second was my family reunion in Dallas. This year was special because almost everyone from my mom's immediate family was there! All of the cousins were there, so we snapped a photo. It's been a while since this has happened. The photo includes the only great-grandkid (Jamin). Here's one of all my mom's sibling and my grandparents. I made them kiss, just for kicks. Here's the Ullman siblings. And here's JJ. And me holding Jamin.

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