Family Celebration ~ Aug. 10th, Part 2

Our day continued with family time, as we headed out for a family picnic at Fleetwood Park. Sister Ann, Steve and their kids had just arrived from Winnipeg to visit for the next couple of weeks. Uncle Paul was back from China, with wife Laura in town also, so it was a great time to see our cousins as well.

 James drove his motorbike there, to show everyone I'm sure.

 Following us there, to get take-out.

 Grandpa arrives, our guest of honour.

 He made himself at home with the recliner along for the ride.

 Luke, Corinne and Steve catch up.

 Charles and Margarita- we told him this was as close
 to a birthday party as we could get. (on the 19th).

 Cousin Kieren, Lewis, Kailey and Abby enjoy the water park.

 Luke and Ann.

Izzy is happy to see Grandpa again.

 Nice to have James there...

 Steve keeps him in line. :)

Paul was obliging to give a spontaneous tribute to our parents, who had their recent 50th Anniversay. He shared some funny stories of being around as a younger sibling when they were dating...

 He acknowledged the recent challenges they've gone through.

 Surprise, we've a cake for you! Let's have a mini-anniversary celebration!

 With the ten grandchildren together.

 The Newsham extended family

 With the extended Johnson Clan... what a blessing!
We missed Tricia and the kids as they were sick. :( 

 With grandchildren and great-niece Fia and nephews Calum and Trevan.

 Newsham originals.

 Kieren shared a monologue she did for school.

 She's not shy!

Cupcakes were passed out to celebrate the summer birthdays. Good wishes for the year ahead!

 Great to see Paul at two parties in one day!

 Nora helps out...

 Elisa has an August birthday, too.

Elisa's daughter Fia.

 Aunt Laura enjoys baby Trevan.

 Izzy refuels.

 You all know I love seeing Paul...

 And James is off~ and a good time was had by all. :)