Trying To Reconnect With Family Gifts

Another restraining order. This was the last time he'd try to plan a family reunion.

Tartine

"Being raised in the city, Fred didn’t quite grasp the true purpose of a game camera."

'What would your mum say if she saw you drawing all over the wall like that?'

"Someone once told me that kids grow up so quickly. I hope there's some truth to that."

Barbequer wears apron with 'Beer in -beer out' slogan.

The Zoo.

"Frankly, now that he's an obnoxious teenager, I find it more and more difficult to muster the urge to protect him..."

'..and we thank thee for these bio-engineered vegetables..'

"There was no other choice, Mom. It was a double dog dare."

'What the... MOM! This isn't deer! It's a yucky tourist again!!'

Every barbecue has its winners and losers.

'He went in for the Worst Singer and won first prize in the Gurning competition at the same time!'

'Hi hon! How's the little monster?'

'It's really more of a family forest than a family tree.'

True confessions.

Wedding Day Itinerary.

"I'm afraid the challah got a little burnt this week."

"Ours is not a creative clan."

"Mom! Don't think of me as covered with sand. Think of me as sugar coated."

"Everything tastes better when it's cooked on the grill."

Emotion of Mr. Kenwigs on hearing the family news from Nicholas

Photographer Phone: 'Okay everybody, SMILE!'

"I ask that today is a good day...a day that brings family together...to show how we need one another."

'Stop pulling that silly face, Dear.'

"I need to know who started it."

Polygamists' Picnic

Family with pets.

"I think we may be related!"

"This is where baby gets some alone time."

"Be sure to check out the rides. They're free, too, with the purchase of tickets."

At times Richard dreaded coming home, as he knew he'd have to face the music.

"Truth is relative at these reunions. It depends on which relative you talk to."

"Attention, everyone! Here comes Poppa, and we're going to drive dull care away! It's quips and cranks and wanton wiles, nods and becks and wreathed smiles."