After the gathering

Orien is in Canada with her dad's side of the family. She was our note taker for the gathering. My heart always aches a bit when she leaves since I rarely see her.

Matthew, Ruth, and Nina didn't get their photos in the last postings so I wanted to recognize them. Matthew is our oldest "kid" and he and Ruth did a good job bridging the gap among the ages and making the best of down time.

My photo of Kelsi didn't post. The most photogenic among us isn't here.

But this pumpkin squash flower made it. It seemed so quiet yesterday after Guthrie and her family left! We hardly get to miss a beat before we are off to our next adventure but the echo of faces and voices is still in my mind. Thanks to all who made it such a successful time together!