Although most of her younger years were spent in Wyoming, Rara’s Aunt Mary now lives in Houston, Texas. She has been traveling a little bit this summer, seeing grandkids and great-grandkids, and even checking in on a tree on the University of Wyoming campus that she donated in memory of the Cieluszak relatives.
The Cieluszak relatives planned a somewhat impromptu reunion for Tuesday, August 9. We drove to Rock Springs, where we all met at the usual spot – The Outlaw Inn.
We had a wonderful time visiting with each other. In attendance: Aunt Mary Jane Berryman, her daughter, Judy, and Judy’s husband, Carl. From Antonina’s family: Mom & Dad (aka Rara & Papa), me, Ryan, Aunt Dott, Uncle Ted & Aunt Jean, Deb & Jason. From Auntie Anne’s family: Tony & Darlene, David.
Ryan took all of his swimming medals and one of the books I made of his swimming to show off…
And I taught Ryan how to properly place his napkin on his lap at “fancy restaurants” like the Outlaw Inn. :)
Ryan also took my iPad in, afraid that he’d be bored with all of the “visiting.” It ended up entertaining more than just Ryan!
After lunch, Rara, Papa, Ryan & I went on a little driving tour of Rock Springs to visit some of the sites from Rara’s youth, such as their house in Blairtown…
The “big hill” where they went sledding in the winter…
And Rara’s elementary school, Yellowstone School…
After our tour, we went back to Aunt Mary’s hotel, where we visited more in the lobby/lounge.
On our drive back to Bear Lake, we stopped at Fossil Butte State Park. Although the Visitor’s Center was closed, we enjoyed watching the chipmunks and antelope.
Thank you to Carl Kurt for the pictures of the tree and plaque, and Deb Miller for the pictures of the gathering, menu, and Carl & Ryan entertaining each other!
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