Wilbeski Family Reunion 2009

We missed the last Wilebski Family reunion in 2006 because of the birth of Alice Mae, and since we plan our kids almost exactly three years apart, we had planned to miss this one too...

...but strong willed family members convinced us to go and we're glad we did. It was a great time to catch up with family, introduce Lonny 3 to the group, and Alice had a blast. Here's some pics:


First stop was Great Grandma and Grandpa Sanner's house. Carrie and Alice unwound with the old classic: Cheeze Wiz sandwiches.


Carrie and Lonny snuggle.


One of my new favorite pics.


A bunch of Polacks eating breakfast on Joey Wilebski's farm.



Alice bust out the cards early.


Found the tire-swing!


Alice was actually quite good at the ball-toss game.


There were lots of activities for kids, including finding prizes in a "haystack."


She's got some cowgirl in her. :)


A massive craft table was a great idea too. Kept lots of the kiddos busy. (I'm sorry to whoever had to clean up that area!)


Alice inspecting the Polish Horseshoe pits.


Jaime and the kids having lunch.


Alice did not pass up a pony ride. She LOVED it.




Abby joined Alice for the wagon ride. Alice told me they went too fast, but Abby was there to hold her hand.


Grandma holds Lonny.


Mini Jon, Mini Michelle, Mini Katey and Mini Lon.


Grandma and Lonny checking out the barn.


Grandpa shares a story.


Alice got to drive a tractor.


Carrie and Heidi during the auction.


The Jerome clan.


Lon Jerome Senior.


The Lon Jerome family.


The next generation of second cousins.


Alice shows us what dirt roads did to our rental vehicle.


A bath in Great Grandma's sink.


Great Auntie Phyllis looks on as Great Grandma Sanner holds Lonny.


Alice and Emily get one last playdate in before we all have to hit the road.


Saying goodbye to Great Grandma and Grandpa.


The drive home.

Lonny's first bath

Think he liked it?

Meet Lonny 3 Party

We decided to have a "Meet Lonny" party, and were joined my lots of friends and family for a nice bbq cook-out!


Alice gets ready with a little twist and some mix-matched shoes.



Alice checks out the games at top speed!









Auntie Sue gets some quality Lonny 3 time.



Alice and Lonny with their Great Grandparents.



A few generations of Sanner ladies.



Me playing "sack" with some help from Alice.



Jaime enjoying the party.

Yo Gabba Gabba art show

Jaime works for Puny Entertainment, and Puny animates a hit kids show for Nickelodeon called Yo Gabba Gabba. Puny also has a gallery called Pink Hobo, and their third show is the "Art of Yo Gabba Gabba."

Alice is a huge fan of the show so Grandma and I took her to check it out.


Alice was quick to find the original prop from her favorite episode. She LOVES the "Happy Ball Friends."



The sad thing is, we own about 90% of the toys they had on display.



Alice in front of some screenshots.



Pointing to some more show props.

Summer fun

Alice had been running back in forth in the living room, so I snapped an action shot. Gordon Ramsey doesn't seem to approve.



Alice gets some pool time.



Alice and Bella.



A bbq with Grandma. She came and helped out with the kids for two weeks. It was awesome! (Grandpa was there too for the second week!)



Grandma watching both kids.



Alice mugging for the camera.



Grandma and Lonny III.



Dance party! If you want to have a dance party as fun as ours, just play the following song and let 'er rip!






Auntie Carrie surrounded by love.



Alice loves Lonny.