Van Vleet Family Reunion

The last week in June we headed to good old New Mexico for the first ever Van Vleet Family Reunion. It was packed with fun. On Wednesday we met at the parents for dinner and games. Most of the night was spent playing catch up with everyone in the family including some adopted extras that we love - the Ketcheson family, and the Pearce family.

The men took the opportunity to just chill and talk together

Victoria and Cole quickly made friends and got nicknamed "Double Trouble"
Nana reading to some of the grandkidsFree golf stuff from Dad

Thursday was the longest day - 6 hours at the zoo! The kids had a blast. They loved seeing all the animals, being doted on by all the aunts and uncles, and feeding the ducks. We also had a fun picnic while there.

Riding the train with Nana and Papa

Bret feeding the lorakeets
The Lorakeets seemed to like me for some reason
Cole feeding the ducks - he let them take the food right from his hand!
Near the end of the day the adults started to wear out
That night just the Van Vleets met for dinner at Macaroni Grill to celebrate a late fathers day with our dad. We decided with his retirment we should get him some stuff he really needed. We bought him a new fishing vest and tackle box!

Bret and Cole getting the gift ready
Dad checking out his new toys

On Friday we had lunch at Jen and Jared's house and then headed off to do some "high score" bowling. Since most of us had the kids "helping" us bowl only two people even broke 100. But it was sooo much fun. Then afterwards we dropped the kids off with babysitters and all the adult headed to Dad's retirment shindig. It was fun to be there for that occasion. His work spoiled him by presenting him with two new golf clubs and a gift card to one of the golf stores. Retirement here he comes .

Saturday morning we ended the fun with a yummy breakfast and said our goodbyes before Bret and I hit the road. It was a wonderful time! Thanks to everyone.