Reunited

Reunited, and it feels so good 

Reunited, 'cause we understood

There's one perfect fit

And, sugar, this one is it

We all are so excited

'Cause we're reunited

Hey, hey ...

This past week was Valle Family Reunion and what a week it was! Such a blast.  It started Friday night with "da kine boofay" ... that's how you say buffet with a pigeon accent.  We met aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends we've never met or haven't seen in years.  The food was bountiful as were the hugs, stories, and laughter.  Oh and let's not forget the karaoke. (Just can't escape the karaoke.)

Saturday morning was our group picture followed by free-time which many of us Fairfield Ohana used to "work" on final reunion details.  The banquet Saturday night put it all in perspective for my youngest daughter who said, "Now I know why we're so crazy; it runs in the family!"

On display at the banquet was the Valle Family Tree ... 22 feet long!  We found out Uncle Earnest and Auntie Wanda, who were the only ones able to come from their family, has the largest "branch" with 49 descendants.  I can't even imagine what the party would have been like had all 49 of them come!  "Eh, good fun, fo shu, brah!"

Plans are in the works for a 2nd Valle Reunion in Maui in 2010!