I'll top off the series with our Patriarch John, and his lovely wife Pat. Uncle John doesn't see his role in the family as the 'ruler'. He and Pat are more like the family mentors. They've played a large role in keeping tradition of our family gathering since Grandma (Velma) went to be with John David McKenzie Senior. Five generations of McKenzies were together this time if you consider the great great grandchildren 

My nephew, Scott is on the right. His sister Kathy is to his left. The big fellow in the background is Mark, a cousin. Kathy's husband is at the table with her and Scott. Scott's wife is at the table in the foreground. They're relatively new at our Ceilidh and with 120+ names floating around in my feeble old head I ain't gonna guess. 

Carolyn, Jennifer, Joshua,Gwen, Ron, T.J., Kayla, Matthew, and Brandy. All but Ron (the M.C.) and Carolyn are first timers at our family gatherings. I wish I could remember the cutie in front's name. I think she's Carolyn's grand-daughter. 

Johnathon, Ron, me, Honey, 'Bobby Guy', and Roslyn. The story behind my crooked smile is on my NWScott VFD webLog. 

McKenzie Klan Ceilidh

Brother, RadicalRon holding a quilt that was auctioned off at the McKenzie Klan gathering. Just right of him facing the camera is Uncle John, the Patriarch of the family, Robert G., my dad, Michael, John's son, Eva Nell, my aunt, and Mark, a cousin. I can't identify the young lady front right. 

More effective and more fun than a stairmaster. They'd just finished duty in the swimming pool. With net bottoms laced on they'll do fine at the Ceilidh at Eurika Springs. Keep the canoe from getting overloaded. 

Today I introduced my two girls to the simple pleasures of tire rolling.