Davidson,+Ashley

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It is here in Kittery Point Maine, that my family and I make wonderful memories together. Over 100 extended family members come together on the second sunday of August from as far as the Pacific states to the most southern states. They travel with all different modes of transportation. One couple even travels on their motorcycle from Florida to Maine! ======



It started out in the beginning with sisters, brothers, and 19 cousins total coming to family events. Pictured above are only 9 ( 7 are missing; 3 deceased) who continuously make a point of coming together when possible.



As of last year, we had about 100 relatives come to the reunion. It was the largest group we have had yet, with the addition of family members which were just found!



I am a granddaughter of one of the cousins. Here is my grandpa, named Paul. Along with his wife, Grace, he attends these family functionings every year and always looks forward to them.



Our typical (there is nothing typical about it!) family reunion consists of a round of baseball; children versus adults. The co-ordinator of the reunion Neil (one of the cousins) and his wife Patty, purposely goet to his field and waters it down the day before the family reunion;for a muddy baseball game. What is more fun than playing in the mud? Other events include a rope climb in the barn (pictured above) which the children love as well as a gameof horseshoes for the adults.



Upon entering the yard, tents are set up so that people can sit and catch up with those they have not seen since the last reunion. There is a barbeque ready to go with many different types of food and drinks galore! This picture was taken from the house up on the hill. Two cousins give each other a hug while they catch up on life and family.



Left to right: Pam (Mom), Drew (Uncle), Nicole (Sister), Ashley (Me), Aunt Jean (Grandpa's sister)

It is a great time enjoyed by all. For me, I look forward to attending where I have the opportunity to see family and to understand who I am and where I come from.



As a side note, Neil Odams (pictured left) runs this event every year and owns his own business. It is a successful clam bake and also does tours with his boat. For more information go to: [|Captain and Patty] .