OK, I am rededicating myself to posting. There will be a lot of catching up but for now, photos of our super fun reunion BBQ last weekend in Pleasanton! The last time we all got together, Brynne and Nick were newborns and Brianna and Evan weren't born yet. That is waaaay too long to not see each other! Since Lynn and Jose and crew were down from Oregon the time was right for a get together. We had a blast at Dan and Cyndi's amazing pool and enjoyed catching up. Here are a few photos from the day:
Isn't the backyard amazing? Do you think they'll mind if I move in?

Theresa, Lynn and Cyndi trying to stay cool. I of course am not in any photos because I was always behind the camera!
The men, trying to stay cool. Except for Jose, who was slaving over a hot BBQ to bring us a wonderful lunch.

I was so thrilled to get a shot of all the kids. It wasn't until a minute ago that I realized, where is Andy?? This must be a constant question when you have more kids than two. They are quick little suckers and it's hard to keep track of them all! So, I bring you a shot of almost all of the kids:

You can see the grownups trying to stay cool all huddled under this umbrella. Note Jose's expression: this is the face of a dad trying to make sure his youngest doesn't drown. He takes his job seriously.

I love this shot.

Such a cutie : )

I can't get over how grown up these girls are!

I remember Rich and I taking care of KC one night when she was a newborn so Brian and Theresa could go out. And now she is this beautiful young woman. I used to always hate it when my parents' friends would go on and on about how grown up I had gotten, but it just has to be done. : )
Mr. Handsome!!!

In happier times before Brynne's near back-breaking dive into the innertube...

This shot is on here because there's a sliver of Andy in it. I have to prove he was there!

I love the hairdos!

I wish you could hear the screaming when Rich would spin them around on the innertube. Look at those open mouths!
What a fantastic day. We absolutely can NOT let 8 years pass by again without us all getting together!