Cousins Meet at Church

After growing up in Minnesota it is a small world when we find second and third cousin at church.

In New York City we find the the wife of the Stake President and 'B' have common grandparents (Herbert Henry HAWKES and Sarah Amy JONES).  

In Atlanta 'T' has two good friends who are first cousins.  Then we learn from facebook 'T' is their second cousin. Their grandmothers Amy and Camilla are sisters.  Their common great grandparents (George Ensign SMITH and Amy Ella HAWKES).

Twice in Salt Lake City we find cousins in the ward.  

'B' makes a baby gift for a friend, when her mother and grandmother attend the babies blessing 'B' meets them. They have a sister/daughter living in NYC.  'B' is a third cousin to her friend.  Their common great great grandparents are (Herbert Henry HAWKES and Sarah Amy JONES).  

A girl moves into the ward with a familiar name so 'J' asks "do you know ... "?  Yes.  Our grandmother's Camilla and Myrle are sisters. (George Ensign SMITH and Amy Ella HAWKES) are our common great grandparents. 

Married Thirty Five Years

 Parents of the bride, Camilla (1926-1999) and Kirt D. (1923-1987).

Cake by roommate Shannon.  

These glasses have now been used on four family wedding cakes, 

one sister's cake, this cake, and two daughter of the bride used them.  

Parents of the groom, Wanda (1921-2012) and Lee (1917-2004).

 Three years later Bishop Merrill's daughter married the brother of the bride.

Make a Wish

Halloween in the Family From the Great Lakes to the Mountain West.

Dressed up for Halloween 

Family Reunion 2012 Music Video

Reunion 2012 Call Me Al

Family Reunion 2013 Music Video

Beach Party 2013 Family Reunion

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