August 23, 2010
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I Like The Way My Genes Fit
Not a post from me since Thursday, but for good reason. I was attending a reunion of my paternal Grandmother’s family in between work all weekend long. The Charlesworth’s hail from England originally. One branch came over here to the States, another branch is still in England. We even had a family member from the U.K. make the trip over here for the festivities. Part of my dad’s side of the family lives on the West Coast – - my dad’s identical twin brother and his kids (my cousins)…or biologically (since they are identical twins), my half-brothers. My dad sired 4 girls, and my Uncle David 3 boys. With each group lacking opposite gender siblings it is kind of cool for all of us to be able to say we’re siblings. It is not unusual for us to call each other “Bro” or “Sis” which can still garner quizzical looks from people even if they know the situation. There is a strong family resemblance between us all, not just in physical appearance but also personality-wise. We hadn’t seen each other in many years, so it was very nice to catch up. The weekend was too short, though, and they left for home yesterday.
I thought I’d share a few photos and be on my way for the week. Actually, a little over a week. I probably won’t be back on Xanga until after September 3rd. I have a busy week ahead of me and must keep my priorities in check. Real life issues call. I love Xanga, but it can be a time sucker, ya know? You never know, though, I may find a few moments here and there to pop back in, and perhaps make a post, but no promises. My work week is going to be hectic, with a lot of early mornings, and I have personal business to attend to after work each day, and appointments to keep. All is well. I just wish I could clone myself and be in several places doing several things at once. Heh.
Friday evening, pre-reunion dinner at Marion’s Piazza, the best pizza in the world.
We had half of the whole restaurant reserved and needed every inch of it.
The husband, myself, and daughter Marisa, at Marion’s.
John and James, the eldest and youngest of my three brothers. Middle brother, David, was not in attendance.
Dimples run in my family. So do big smiles.
This is the park where the reunion was held on Saturday.
Pretty, huh? It rained a bit, but we needed it.
The food we had was catered. Deluxe.
I love lily pads. Just a closer-up view.
Uncle David and my dad, Craig.
The t-shirts are a photo of my Great-Great Grandfather Charlesworth. I am told he was a lawyer.
My sister Sally’s daughter, Nicole. She looks so much like me when I was young.
I call her “Mini Me.”
That’s it for now. See you in a little over a week.
Comments (17)
Looks like a great weekend! And I have to agree, your genes do seem to fit you pretty well.
Love the dimples in your family and I don’t care if i am a wee bit jealous! Beautiful genes.
@buddly47 - Ha ha! Thanks.
@seedsower - Well, I wish I had eyes and lips like yours!
it’s what’s important
That is just cool. You have a great time. I just attended a family reunion 2 weeks ago. It was so fun But it was odd being one of the adults
@Babyboomerjill - Yep! =)
@trunthepaige - It gets even more strange once you’re in the age group to be a grandparent. Talk about weird! (Time flies, it is true, but I am still young at heart!) LOL, but it was a great time.
Yup… Dems some gud genetik stockings youse wearing there
Family is always important. I’m glad that you got to go. Good genes alright. I hope that your hectic schedule works out and that you accomplish all that you set out to do. See you when you get back.
@Aloysius_son - Yeehaw, yes dey is!
@Xcholo4u - The schedule has to work out, failure is not an option! That’s the thing…I’m under a lot of pressure right now and it’s a time sensitive challenge I am facing. Pray! Please! Has to get done…
What a beautiful family you have. Looks like a lot of fun and I lvoe the lily pad photos. Great shots.
Awesome!!
You are very blessed to have families to be able to meet and visit!! I have very small family that are all over the places. I just hope that my children will chose to stay close and be around!
Take care, best luck to you in the week to come. Just take it easy and don’t forget us! <3
Your daughter is gorgeous!!!! Love all the dimples in your family. And that one pic of Uncle David and Craig? It almost looks like they are infront of one of those photographers wall things.. so pretty it looks fake!!!
Your daughter and niece are SO beautiful! I mean absolutely stunning! They do bear a striking resemblance to you! Also I absolutely love the two pictures of lily pads that you took, very beautiful!
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