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Family Reunion Fun

Summer is primetime for family reunions. However, gathering multiple generations in the same place at the same time is only half the battle. Navigating the choppy waters of family dysfunction is where you really have to concentrate your efforts in order to make a summer get-together a raging success. The key to keeping everyone happy, especially when you are dealing with a wide range of ages, is to have as many distractions as possible. Games and entertainment can be the gateway to fun and frivolity at a family reunion. Try to find games that will appeal to the young and … Continue reading →

The Family Reunion Shoot

Summer is primetime for family reunions. The gatherings are designed to reconnect with distant relatives and often yield awesome photographs of two, three, or four generations of family members. My mom’s side of the family has massive family reunions every other year. The food is catered, the decorations are done by a party planner and there’s always some sort of live entertainment, so everyone can concentrate on having fun instead of worrying about cooking, cleaning and chasing after kids. In addition, there’s always a professional photographer on hand to document the reunion. Even if your family reunion doesn’t feature a … Continue reading →

Outdoor Family Reunions

Outdoor family reunions typically encompass a few days and can be held at the beach, in the mountains, or anywhere outside. A longer reunion gives people more time to get reacquainted and bond as a family, plus there are no technological distractions. The most important thing in planning an outdoor family reunion is choosing a location that offers plenty of activities for the family. Outdoor family reunions often center on water. If family members have boats or other water recreational vehicles, contact them prior to the reunion and see if they would be willing to bring them. My dad’s family … Continue reading →

Planning A Family Reunion

A family reunion can be as simple as a picnic at the park or elaborate as a week’s stay at a resort. It depends on the size, budget, and time frame of your reunion. For starters you need to decide who will be invited, who will plan the reunion, the date of your reunion, and what type of reunion you will have. I will discuss other details such as activities, finances, and further planning in later blogs. Who Will Be Invited A reunion can consist of parents and their children’s families or it can extend outward. My father’s family often … Continue reading →

Hiking and Camping with the Pups

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Love the great outdoors? Your dog just might love it, too! If you’re planning a hike or camping trip with your four-legged best friend, here’s a list of supplies to get you started. For your pup: Collar and ID tags — these are essential on ANY trip. If your dog becomes separated from you, how will you find him again? Make sure your cell phone number (if you have one) is on your dog’s collar. A leash. Just because you’re in the wilderness doesn’t mean you want to let your dog run wild all the time! Current vaccination records. They’re … Continue reading →

What To Do With Your Leaf Peeping Pictures

In my previous blog I offered tips on how to make the most of your fall leaf peeping adventures… with your camera. There’s nothing like capturing shots of Mother Nature going out in a blaze of glory. Fall’s natural fireworks show inspires many photographers to get outdoors and document the glorious colors. Once you’ve snapped your prize-winning shots–—then what? You could frame them, store them, or leave them in your digital camera. But why not employ some unique ways to preserve your autumn memories? Here are a few ideas I came up with: Picture Stamps. I know. Most people reserve … Continue reading →