The Wagner Family Reunion, Mystic, CT, July 26-29,2007
We drove down from Burlington, VT on Thursday the 26th. Staying with Peter & Pat. Camping in their driveway. Jennifer & Karen & Alex, Finn & Teagan flew in from Virginia. They are staying in a house they rented in Mystic. Chris, Suzanne, Izzy & Oliver drove down from Cape Cod where they are visiting Chris' parents.
On Thursday Carol & I and about a dozen others, went to dinner at Fred's Shanty where Peter docks his boat. We visited Johnny & family at the house they were renting in New London.
Friday was the family picnic at Waterford Town Beach. All the families except for Michael were there. After the picnic we went back to Peter & Pat's. Ann Marie & Gilbert are staying there as well. This was the first time Jennifer, Suzanne & Alex had been together for some time.
Saturday was the big lobster party at Tommy & Mim's house in Waterford. There were about 46 adults plus 25 children in attendance. It was the first Wagner Reunion where all nine of the children were present. Tom bought 75 1 1/4# lobsters plus there were hot dogs, sausages, chicken and a wonderful selection of salads. The children spent most of the day in the pool. Finn, who until now, didn't like the pool very much, had a wonderful time jumping to Alex, swimming with Izzy, etc. Carol had a wonderful time visiting with her family. We hadn't seen Alice Ann, Allan, David & Sue Ann for years. It was fun catching up with them.
We both really enjoyed the reunion. Carol was able to catch up on the last few years of family news. We saw a number of the children for the first time. Peter & Pat were such wonderful hosts. Fresh coffee & a hot breakfast each morning. Wow.
We'll be back to the Mystic area soon. Perhaps next summer.
