Goree Family Reunion

It has been 10 years since the last Goree Family Reunion! I was pregnant with Savvy and Cass was running around with the other little kids. Matt missed it completely. This time, all of Team Smith was able to attend. Denver, CO is home to many on my momma's side of the family and easy enough to fly in and out of. It was a fantastic homecoming and great to show the kids where I was born, some of the places we lived when I was little, and rocky mountain national park.

Momma went with us on our day of hiking. She did a pretty good job! The road to the summit has little turnoff's and vistas. We'd drive, park, get out, walk around, snap a photo, read a sign, then hop back in the car only to repeat the process about 15 minutes later. At the summit, momma stayed with all the things while the rest of us hiked to the top. It is super hard to breathe up there! But, the views are worth it.

It was also great to catch up with Chelsea and her family! Seeing her kids in person was such a shock- they have grown so much! It's probably how she felt seeing Cass and Savvy. We have been following her coffee shop adventure and entrepreneurship on the socials. To visit in person was a treat! And delicious. 5 stars!

Momma and her remaining siblings told all 200+ of us that they were handing the reigns to the next generation for planning the next one. I interpreted that as the most senior cousin would be in charge and that person is not me (HA!). The monthly zoom calls over the last 8 months have been great, I hope we keep some of that going. As for planning another big family reunion? I'm happy to be on the committee again whenever it gets convened ;-)

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