Vanessa is very much into her family tree and has been for a while. She analyzes each section piece by piece, and, because she is so literal, uses "proper" titles, sometimes innocently correcting others. The Holton chapter helps us to better understand that fruitfulness doesn't only come from an extension or position on the family tree -- but fruitfulness can come from the relationships and connections we keep.
Here is a small glimpse of the fruit harvested this last weekend when many of the Holton clan were able to gather. Several couldn't join us this time, but we look forward to next time!
As the bigger kids were able to play in the ravine, younger ones like cousins Jack, William and Tollie played in dreamland. (See them in bottom picture. I didn't do a very good job with sharing the camera! ;-)
Below is Grandma Jan with her sisters Susan and Julia and brother Tom.
Take note that Daddy and his brother Andy and cousins Jason and Christopher, along with spouses, are shown next. An enjoyable gathering indeed!
