It's been nearly a decade since our last family reunion.

While the original plan was to wait for the 10-year anniversary, the health of some of our loved ones have been changing and unexpected moments made us realize that waiting for the "perfect time" might mean missing the time we have.

One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is thinking we have more time. Some of the people who stood with us at the last reunion aren’t here today.

Let’s bring together the people who share our roots, our stories, and our love. Life has a way of keeping us busy, pulling us in different directions, but this is just one day — to hug, laugh, reconnect, and honor those who came before us.