8--08-10 Heilman 60th Reunion

As long as I have been married to Gary, the Heilman reunion is held at Bill and Esther Dickman's home. It's located on Highway 75. They have a big farm house with lots of out buildings. Here we have Esther getting the quilt for each family to sign. The front part is now all filled up that you now have to sign on the back side.
Gary & I arrived early enough so we could help setup.

Then one by one the families start arriving, bringing lots of food.

This year for the kids they had this hugh slide they could all enjoy.

And also a jumping tent!

Last year Sam was just a wee baby! This year he was able to crawl around on the blanket we had on the ground for him.

Because it was the Heilman's 60th reunion, they took group photos. The one above is for the Arthur Heilman's offspring.

The photo above is from the Daniel Heilman's offspring.

This photo is from the John Heilman's offspring...the largest group there.

Then of course it time to end the day. Pack up any food and dishes you brought and head home.

There were a lot of people attending this year than ever before. Gary didn't even know some of the people. As always there was plenty of food. I'm still getting to know just the regular Heilmans. But I was happy for those Heilmans who got to see people they hadn't seen for years.