Criddle Family Reunion

So...yesterday the Iowa branch of the Criddle family packed up and went to visit the Illinois Criddles (AKA all of the rest except one person). It was a terrific day. Lots of people, lots of catching up, and lots of kids.

Roll call included:

-my 87 year old grandparents

-their four children (my dad being the oldest) and three spouses

-their nine grandchildren (me being the youngest) with six of the spouses (Lee and Scott were missing)

-and their fifteen great-grandchildren (one missing) all nine years old and younger (including 3 four year olds and 4 three year olds).

As you can imagine the day was full of small people running around and adults trying to watch them while also having conversations. Here is a sampling of the craziness:

Papa breaking the rules by playing in a well at a playground/splash pad.

A little volleyball (my team lost).

The girl cousins.

Sitting around after dinner.

These were our two July birthday girls: Elle turns two and Grandma turns 87 this week.