Lupton Family Reunion 2012

Today was the Lupton family reunion.  Joe's cousins Renee & Ellyn organized the event and since they too live here in Durham it was quite easy for us. Others had to drive from Wilmington, Virginia & South Carolina. Joe's immediate family was unable to attend but there were lots of the extended family there and we had a great time. First we met at Ellyn & Ted's house and then headed up to Timberlake to Homestead Steakhouse. First lets just say, the food was wonderful and good proportions so everyone left very full.

Joe and I were late getting over to Ellyn & Ted's (aren't the ones who have to travel the least distance always the last ones??) home but we did have about an hour's visit there before leaving for the restaurant. We were just late enough to miss the unfortunate dog urination event so I will save everyone from having to hear the sordid details. Let's just say that Katy looks great in her new pair of jeans.

There were plenty of laughs and of course many questions for Joe about his health as this was the first opportunity for some to see him since his cancer diagnosis. I think Joe was very happy that we got to go and enjoyed the opportunity to see his cousins and Uncle Tommie and Aunt Mary Kay. The whole family is very special to him and I am so thankful that we were able to be there and get to spend time with the Lupton gang!

My only regret is that we weren't able to go by the visitors center afterwards!

Joe's Uncle Tommie said he drove the speed limit the entire way from Wilmington to Durham, however they were heading the same way as us when we were leaving and let's just say, we were doing the 55 mph speed limit as we watched the taillights of Tommie's car speed past us!