Impromptu Reunion

Len & Steve planned all of the fun activities for us to do in Alberta. They had wanted to see some of their extended family, but didn't know how to organize it being so far away. Lucky for us, their cousin Bruce came to the cemetery while we were there. He invited us back to his home to see some more of the Reil's!


Bruce & Gina are awesome parents, and they have 10 gorgeous children! I want to be the kind of mom Gina is!


James & Michelle came over to visit with their littlest baby. They have 7 kids of their own too!


The 2nd cousins had fun playing together. They even snuck off and went on a bike ride without telling anyone. They were safe though.


This backyard was made for fun! The kids had fun on the hammock too.


Gavin's middle name is Arland, after his Grandpa Reil. Bruce said Gavin reminded him of his Uncle Arlie.


Expert climber! This tree was really tall, I had to zoom in all the way to get this picture of Matthew. There was a big ladder at the base of the tree to give him a little help up.


Len & his Aunt Arlene.


After Bruce's, we went to visit Uncle George. He is now living in their Great-Uncle George's house. Len always commented about his crazy Uncle George (Spencer) that lived in this 100 year old house. Now Len sadly joked that a new crazy Uncle George (Reil) is living there. It was sad to see how this lonely old man lives. I'm glad we got to visit with him though.


We left Magrath and headed down to Cardston. We stopped to visit Aunt Margaret and her new husband. Gus & his wife and Emily's son Donovon were there too. I'm glad we were able to see so much family on such short notice.

Later on, Len & Steve went to the grocery store in Cardston and ran into their cousin Julie with her family. You just gotta love Southern Alberta!