Our Grand Family Reunion

The family is one of nature's masterpieces. ~George Santayana, The Life of Reason 

It's been years since I last saw some of my relatives, especially those who are living outside of the country and it's not like everyday that I get to see those who are just here, that is why it was such a blessing to finally have a family reunion of our whole clan.  Well, there were still those who weren't present but I had the chance to see some of them last year when they had their vacation and when a relative passed away, while some had school, work and other stuff to attend to.  Still, it was a very successful reunion and fun day for all of us.

my daughter having her picture taken at the entrance tarp

family tree of our clan 

food!!! :) 

our relatives from abroad who organized the reunion  

meet and greet of all the families in color-coded shirts

fun games for the adults...

...and fun games for the kids :) 

my kiddos with their good friend and cousin :)

It was great to finally meet some of our relatives whom I haven't met and to see familiar faces that I get to see whenever we visit my father's hometown and realize that we're related.  I'm truly thankful that I was blessed to be a part of such a great family that is united in love and by our Creator. :)

we're in red! :)