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Blackstone Reunion - July 22, 2017 *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Blackstone Reunion - July 22, 2017 *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Friends & Family,
Once again we had another successful Blackstone Reunion. For those of you that were not able to attend...well. you missed a good one. This was our first reunion that not one of the original 13 brothers and sisters attended and we all really did not know what to expect.....but we had a good turnout and a really great time. Candice Burchanan greeted us all with name tags and managed all our updates as we came in. It was such a surprise to see her youngest son Jason Martin there. We were all glad to see him. It had been a while since he had attended our reunions. Deanna Blackstone, our President and her husband Allen were busy setting up the food and making sure everything was running smoothly behind the scenes. We are so thankful to have them both do so much work getting everything ready prior to our fun day and truly are greatful! We realize these reunions are a team effort and we are just glad they are on our team! And Jimbo and Betty Hafner, the owners of the SILVERWINGS BALLROOM in Brehnam Texas, are always so accommodating and helpful. We love them so much and are so thankful they allow us to continue to come and hold our reunions at such a fabulous place in the hot summer. Kathy Blackstone showed up really early and brought a boat load of stuff for the cake walks and auctions as she always does....and worked behind the scenes helping setup everything with auction. And Susan Hiatt....how does she always manage to bring Home made dishes that are always unbelievably delicious and she lives in Utah!!!!! Pam Booth is such a great treasurer....so professional and organized ....you can tell she is Glenda Sue`s daughter. Donna and Gale helped set up the auction. Thanks gals. This year we didnt have such a long and loud auction and we loved it. Thanks Kyle Hafner for such a great job he does. We were able to visit more with one another and catch up on details we may have missed on facebook. Jason Martin brought organic popcorn and one of the Lassiter boys bought the whole lot and gave them away to everyone. Thank You...what a treat! Marilyn Kay and Jim as always...flew from Washington to attend. How does Marilyn stay so young looking. She is 10 years older than me and stays busy volunteering for charities all year long. AMAZING!!!!!!! Since we are talking about aging I must add that Edna Gay Blackstone is another one that just doesnt seem to be getting older. GayNell was there and was not feeling well. She told me the next day that somedays are real good and some days are not and that was one of those bad days. She was not sick just tired. Was really glad to see David (Marlow) Rose Marys youngest son and his wife. He is a Kitchen/bathroom remodeling contractor and is doing really well. He gave me some pointers on redoing my shower as Greg and I are currently remodeling our shower/bathroom. Thanks David! He thinks I look so much like his Mama.....the Blackstones have some strong genes....I think we all look a little like each other!!!! Genevieve Blackstone stepped up to the plate and helped with the cakewalk this year. Lindsay Hafner Williams father n law passed away and they were late getting there. Thanks Genevieve.....Jimbo Blackstone is our new vice president as Kathy stepped down this time as taking care of my mom is a handful. Gale Matcek helped all over the place...fixing the deserts or checking them out before dinner....hmmmm. Gail has always come to our reunions since she was very young and doesnt miss many. We love her and are thankful for all she does. Shouldn't have to tell you the food was awesome. Vicki Cook those homemade cookies were to die for. There was a lot of good food...but hey it was a Blackstone get to gather. You know we know how to feed the fat cells with some good stuff. In closing just want to say thanks for all of you that did come. We will see you all in two years. If you are not on the mailing list contact any below and get on the mailing list. If any of you would like to post your family on ancestry.com send me your name and email and I will send you a link so you can post your family....Vicki Blackstone Kane Any Questions,suggestions,or complaints Please Call or Text Deanna Blackstone 936 - 546 -1825 Jimbo Blackstone 713 494 6986 Kandi Buchanan 979 - 716 - 8249 Pam Booth 713 482 9362 Vicki Kane 254681 2677 text |
News Our Beloved Cousin Rosemary Marlow Passed Away this March 2016. Joe Blackstone's son in law past away, John Fagan in December 2016. Blackstone Reunion 2015 was the first reunion he attended. He loved our reunion. Susan's daughter graduated from High School in May 2016. And now attending college. Seth & Nancy Haitt was married in 2016. Aaron & Shelly Blackstone was married in 2016. Mark Hafner daughter Jennifer & her husband Richard finally had a baby girl. Sad news about our cousin Mark Hafner passed away 4/22/17 
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The Blackstone women get prettier with age and younger. How does that happen?
