Abilene Gathering

On September 5th, my mother (Gin-Gin) had an art opening of her life works called "Until Now" in Abilene. We had a great family gathering including both Mom and Dad's side of the family. Colin, Lela, Mavry, and Eliel came from California; Mimi, Debbie, Eric, and Kristen came from Austin; Marla, Matt, and Ileene came from Lubbock; Sarah came from Austin; Audra and Mario came from Dallas; and Larry and Brenda (Colin's parents) came from Arkansas. 

The cousins got to enjoy some fun play time together.

Wesley, Curtis, and Mavry laughed SO much
getting to ride the scooter around the
backyard.

They had to keep it on low speed when
Mavry was on board. She squealed a lot. :)

 The Opening

Sarah and Eliel
I didn't get a good picture of the gallery full of people,
but this shows that there was a great turnout for Mom's show!

The boys snacking

He had many trips to the appetizer table :)

Lela and Eliel

Sarah taking it all in

Colin and Mavry enjoying some snacks.

Wesley loved the punch.

Mimi and Mom (Mother and Daughter)

After the party

The family gathered back at the house for dinner afterward.

Cousins - Missing Erin

Wesley and Eliel

Mimi with her great-grandchildren

We had a collective birthday celebration for Mimi (93),
Wesley (7), and Eliel (1) on Saturday.

Playing with old Strawberry Shortcake dolls

Lela and Curtis enjoying a book

Colin, Eliel, and John Mark

Mom had an impressive show, and it was nice having so many people come to support her!