Hoedown in Templeton

The last official family reunion event was the Hoedown in Templeton. Aunt N. lives in Templeton, off of Vineyard, on the way to the wine country. Folks in San Luis Obispo County pride themselves on country living, so a hoedown was completely appropriate. Aunt N. made her homemade chili, sweet cornbread, and apple crisp. It was, of course, all organic, because organic is her middle name. And it was delicious.

Line dancing teachers were hired for two hours. Family across generations danced and danced. Others gabbed and just watched. Son2 fell asleep so early, he missed the whole thing!

Son1 and these cousins were all born the same year, and are all the first grandchildren of my mother in law, Aunt N., and Aunt I.

Aunt N. built a play structure in her backyard for her grandson. Son1 loved the swings!! We don't have public parks on Oahu with swings.

Uncle T. took Son1 on a little walk to the neighbor's yard. They peeked at the neighbor's horses through a fence. Son1 was fascinated that so many horses were found in people's backyards. This was a special treat to see them so close. Horses in backyards in Hawaii hardly exist!

Uncle T. and Aunt M. trying to keep cool in the early evening.

Aunt N. rested her foot a bit, after all of the cooking and dancing. She broke a bone, and had her cast removed a few days before the reunion. Her well deserved rest allowed for some time with Hubby. She tells everyone Hubby is like her brother, since they grew up in the same home for awhile, and she is only 11 years older.

The kids didn't tire from dancing. Son1 danced in between his relatives, encouraging them to imitate his signature moves. Hubby jumped in on the action. It was too funny!! They danced and kicked up their heels right until it was time for us to call it a night, a very, very late night.