Left to Right: Nick, Maisie, Terryn (holding Hendrix), Parker, Chris, Me (holding Madison) Carol, Bruce, Julieanne & Ren
Three years ago our family began a new tradition, the Stagge Family Reunion. It began in 2009 when we all just went to camp one weekend, and evolved into a full on fun yearly family get together over the Labor Day weekend.
This year we missed having JJ, Johanna, Jake and Josh there with us, as JJ had broken his foot the day before I think. Last year Chris and I were unable to attend because our grief was still pretty fresh and we just wanted to be home. Hopefully next year we can ALL be there for sure.
We had so much fun!! We went to the beach, sat around the campfire, got milkshakes, cooked some great food and enjoyed each others company.
This year Madison was able to go with us. She was only 8 weeks at the time and it was a bit interesting going camping with a newborn, but hey we survived and she did great!! We had to bundle her all up at night when it was freezing cold and strip her down to a onesie during the day when it was scorching hot. The weather up there is crazy!! Typical though for September at camp.
We visited Waylon's rock often and wished so much that he could be with us in more than just spirit, running around, eating smores. He would have been 14 1/2 months at that time. I'm sure he would have had so much fun at the beach, playing in the sand. We sure miss you little boy.
All in all it was a great weekend. We look forward to the Stagge Family Reunion 2012. :)
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