MADSON FAMILY REUNION

We will start off this post with my favorite of all the reunion pictures. I think this one says it all. The reason we have family reunions. Of course the story behind this picture was me, Aunt Angie was being told to follow and take pictures of the things they liked. "Only what we want Aunt Angie." So you can thank Gen and Annie for this one.

They look SO much like their mothers that it is almost sickening, am I right?

I have seen this face on Wendy many a time.

That darn branch kept getting in the way and it apparently could not take orders as well as Aunt Angie cuz it was told several times by the boss of this photo shoot to stay out of the way. We all know who that boss is right?

I did not take this picture. I was asked if a cute little girl could take some pictures with my camera. Not sure if it was part of her quest or not, like I would have turned her down anyway. Doesn't Aunt Chavonne look AMAZING?

O look! The cute little girl who asked to take some pictures with my camera. She also wanted me to take some pictures of her. She did! I can show you the bruises where she twisted my arm! Also proof that she is eating now!

Poor Mark and Andrea are going to be in such trouble when she starts dating. Maybe even before that. Big brown eyes are hard for guys to ignore, just ask your Uncle Eric.

Too cute not to repeat.

This one will probably shock you guys as much as it shocked me. This is Mom and Dad's bed, dare I say it out loud? It..... is..... UNMADE!!!!!!

Here we have the demon eyed "ugliest Goddess". I was surprised the mirror he won, and is looking into didn't break! He is so proud of winning that contest.

Of course this is one of Chavonne's kids!

Wondering who all these people are and if he really has to call them family.

Here his older sister is wondering the same thing.

Apparently someone wasn't playing nice. Or she is jealous that Jayden got to stick his face in the whip cream and she didn't.

Just what is the conversation going on in Ellie's mind right now?

Yes, all wrestlers warm up before every match. Here we have two who are warming up the body part they will be using in this here match with the whip cream and candies. And of course one of the Golightly's wondering again about these people.

SHAKE IT DAD!! Thank you Totsy for the opportunity to get pictures of Grandpe spelling his name with his butt.

I think I may use this one to get some poor girl to marry D'Kota. "See? He CAN be a nice boy and not a butt all the time!"

Now I heard that there was some sort of monster-ish thing wandering around the Lodge and the bathroom. But I never did see it. I did see Jesse a couple a times, (really should get that thing on your face checked out my dear). But I didn't ever come face to face with anything. Maybe I did get a photo of it. Is that big blob it?

Even with Mike on his rock and Mark trying his hardest to hide behind Amy, I think it turned out really good. Man! Someone really needs to be paying me to do this kind of thing!

O wait! Is this the scary thing hanging out at our camp? No, you silly! This is a goober!!!

WATCH OUT!!! ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE GOOBERS!!!

O YOU GUYS! GOOBERS ARE HARMLESS!

THOUGHT BUBBLE: If I just stand here with this smile on my face and not look her in the eye, will she leave me alone and let us go home?

Andrea sweetheart, your hair is fine. Just hold still and look at the camera please. Sheez!

THOUGHT BUBBLE: Don't look her in the eye, don't look her in the eye! It's a sign of aggression.

THOUGHT BUBBLE: Just shoot me already! I HATE this side of the camera!

That IS a pretty smile Wendy, thank you! (dripping with sarcasm)

Chavonne, just what are you looking at? None of the rest of it see it! WE'RE LOOKING AT THE CAMERA!

WHISTLE! Chavonne! Over here dear!

THOUGHT BUBBLE: I don't think we are all going to fit. I really do think she has gone crazy this time.

"MADSONS (not Luke) I AM YOUR FATHER!" Grandme, "You guys better stop laughing and go to sleep or I'll wake Grandpe up!" Famous last words.

Wendy's grand kids of course, goofing off instead of holding still and looking at the camera.

TYPICAL! Wendy's grandkids need to be spanked!

It only makes it worse to sit them next to her. I quess for as much work they did for this year's reunion, they have a right to go a little crazy now that it is done.
I do have a lot more, and better, pictures if you all want some. Let me know.

Your turn

I thought that I would enjoy having my say all the time. But after doing this blog for almost 2 years, it turns out that sometimes everyone needs some feedback. So this time I will not make any comments about these pictures. Giving you the opportunity to provide some much needed feedback. Don't hold back people, have your "say".

Could someone please explain.

I was going through the plethora of pictures that I have today and came across these ones that I can't even answer. And I'm the one who took them. Here they are, accompanied with the question.

These three are of a fence post that is hanging by a small support post and the wire itself. It makes me wonder who is holding you?


See? Not touching the ground at all.

These three are of a sunset here in Weiser, just outside my front door. The question here is, what is behind those clouds? Why is it red in front of them but white behind them?

These two are from Australia and made me wonder if this is what Heaven will look like.

Look closer. Any one need a shoe?

What kind of deer are these? I thought only deer ran wild in these parts!

What is my fascination with grave markers?

Is this really what this sign means? (Poor D'Kota! I hope you feel better soon!)

Is this kid screaming in joy or terror?

ARE LOOKIN AT ME?

These next four are of the original school in Huntington. It was pretty cool. Yes mom, I was careful. I made Rufus go first. My question is this; who owns it now? Why weren't there any "No Trespassing" signs and what are they going to do with it? Let it fall to the ground in ruin?

I think the rough road sign is a waste of money. Look at the Loose Gravel sign. Do you think they maybe holding something back from us here?

Just what did Iris do?

What was the last thing to go through that bugs mind before it hit the windshield? (snicker, snicker, his butt)

What is that thing on the rock?

Is this how dogs check for bad breathe?

Does he think he's a bird?

Why does he fear water?

Is it a flower? Plant? Weed?

Isn't it suppose to be a big STICK? Not big shoes?

Is she sneezing or telling Totsy "NO!!"?

Hmmm, what is he looking at/for?

Who is the boss here?

Is this horse the teenager that never picks up their feet and just shuffles along?

Didn't their mom's ever teach them not to stare? Just what are they looking at anyway? Jeez!
















Doesn't she know she is suppose to follow along like cattle?

I have passed this group of cows many times and have seen lots of other groups of cows before. But never have I ever seen this before. I know that cattle can climb mountains and are pretty hearty animals. I have never seen one quite like this one before. Just what is she standing on and if it is what I think it is, hay. How'd she get up there?

Why don't we listen to our Mothers?

What is he doing?

This one is not really I question I have for you, more like a question you have had for me. Why do you take pictures?

So this does not happen. This can not happen if I am BEHIND the camera.

WHO FARTED!!!!?

Does he know who farted?

Where are these boys now? Do they still dress the same? And have the same ideals?

I must explain this next one. When I was taking that photography class, one of my homework assignments was to take pictures of people. I was at Gooding's Home Coming and was taking, I thought a picture of these High school students in their Home Coming outfits. But once I got home and was looking at the photos I had taken, I noticed what the picture was really of. Look at the two girls to the right of this photo. What are THEY looking at and I wonder what they are thinking? Can you almost see from their eyes what is going on in their heads?

Does he ever tire of his mom taking his picture?

Just what is he trying to get away from? Does he not see what is on the other side of that big rock? Maybe this one is finally tired of his mother and her incessant need to take pictures?

Is it just me or can all of you see this flowers' guts? GEE-ROSS!!! Is that hair on is lip? Not by the hair on my chiny, chin, chin!!

Who are these people and why am I taking their picture? What are they doing? The reason I do not take portraits. Too many goofballs.

Is it just me or does an owl in a cematary make it more creepy? Yes this is one of mine and yes, that owl is real. And yes, he was watching me. (shiver, goosebumps!)

Is this kid enjoying himself? Does he realize the memories he has made here?