North Carolina Ashker Family Reunion

We had the first Ashker family reunion this past week. It was actually ten days and fabulous! We stayed at LaVonne and Win Donet's cottage on Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. They were there with is for some of the time. Here are some pictures of the happenings. We didn't photograph some neat things like dipping Gwen's feet in the ocean and playing basketball with the family and Win. We also went to Kitty Hawk and viewed the Wright Brothers Memorial site. That was very interesting and educational. We video taped these things rather.


Gwen's future is so bright. The pacifier is huge compared to her face. he he he


Here Mom and LaVonne were taking care of Gwen. LaVonne loved taking care of Gwen and Merrick. She doesn't have any grandchildren yet, and loved holding them.



Here's a good one of all cousins together. Isn't that stained glass pelican in the back ground neat?

Adam made a fish in the sand when we were on Okracoke island looking for sea shells. He's acting like he's reeling it in.

After dinners we would sit around often and joke and talk. SueAnn, Rory, a friend of the Donet's, Adam and Win are seated here.


BrookLynn and Gwen were out on the deck. We were four cottages from the ocean. That's where we swam and fished on the beach. We also looked for small crabs called ghost crabs at night time with flash lights. They are only out at night.
Here are some shots of Gwen doing some tummy time on our bed.



The hammock was a hit for the entire clan.

Gwen was smiling while BrookLynn was holding her.

Merrick was very good with Gwen. He would share his pacifier with her even. Here, she's a bit upset laying on a bean bag.

With all of the babysitters in the family, Adam and had a chance to get away to the beach. We just sat there and exhaled...taking it all in for what it's worth.
We did some baking too. Morgan and I made this dessert, but mostly everyone helped out in the kitchen cooking and cleaning.
Katelyn is very good with babies, and took excellent care of Gwen.



Here's Merrick on the deck. We were playing with my sunglasses. He could run and run safely on this deck.
Gwen and Mommy.


Here's one of Jesse while we were relaxing in doors. The kids had a little too much sun a couple of the days, so we had to stay inside a bit more.

Then we had the chance to visit Adam's grand parents for a day and spend the night there. It was on the way to the airport, so it couldn't have been more convenient. Their 64th wedding anniversary was yesterday, so this was the best present. I had asked Grandpa when the last time he held a baby was. He couldn't recall. Holding Gwen and seeing her put a swing in their steps and a smile on the face.

This was on the ferry from the Outer Banks on our way to visit GG Ma and GG Pa. That's what Grandpa referred himself as...."GG Pa". I love it!

Adam and Grandpa walking by the Pamlico sound right across the street from their house. Adam use to visit them here as a child with the greater Fisher family. They have wonderful memories here.