Witte Family Dinner

We have been so busy prepping for all things Witte this week.  

Tonight was the first night of the many festivities ahead. 

Ben (Groom) smoked pork, and we had a fun dinner at the Witte's together.

I made dessert. A lot of dessert. More on that later.

One thing my children especially look forward to is their Aunts and Uncles.

 They love Auntie Wiz, Uncle Cory, Auntie Erin, Uncle Jared, Auntie Donyelle, and Uncle Bin.

 When we see them, it usually means wrestle time!

 What is not to love?

We love them and miss them, and realize everytime we see them, how much we need them.

Juliet found this satanic giggle toy.

Dinner was ready!

 Most of the kids.  (5 of the 8 grandkids) Minus Sydney and Mason and Juliet.
These kids had a great time playing. We hardly saw them all night, they just went out and played and snagged dessert along the way. It is great to not have to be on top of them (anymore) because they are all grown up-ish. 

 Sydney and I had a moment. She is such a character.

This is after the prayer. Juliet said Amen!

This was the last time we saw her ... clean.

We enjoyed each others company, the food and the dessert.

 Snickerdoodles, Brownies, and Cookie Cups.

Mmmm.

While we were laughing and teasing and having a good time out back, we heard a boom. 

Juliet walks over to us, and lets out this HUGE scream. (letting us know she was MAD)

We look over and she was covered in MUD!

Danielle's mom took her, held her and helped clean her up.

Apparently she climbed up to the table to get a cup, slid under it and just couldn't get out of the mud.

She was dry, but filthy.

It was so sad, but so cute!

On our drive home we were talking about how much we love family, and how much fun we have when we are together. Even though Nathan's family are spread out, and SO different, they love him (and us) so much.
Oh, and the we love them all so much too!