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Planning a children-friendly family reunion: create a gathering to remember
WHEN George Wallace, the renowned comedian, helped plan a recent family reunion, planners came up with a career day, among other events, for the children. They wanted to ensure that the children, as carriers of the torch of the future, enjoy themselves as much as older participants. [ more ] The Kodjoe family: Nicole & Boris talk about their wedding being first-time parents their careers
After a fantasy wedding, Boris Kodjoe and wife Nicole Parker recently joined the ranks of high-profile couples juggling very public careers and parenthood. The two married last spring and are the parents of 6-month-old Sophie Teinaaki Lee. Her middle name is Ghanaian for first-born daughter, Kodjoe said. His mother is German and his father is from Ghana. He pointed out that his middle name Tey-natey means first-born son. [ more ] The first stage - family-created musical and theatrical performances as recreation
Before computers, video games, and dozens of TV channels with nothing on, there was home theater. Not the big-screen TV, DVD player, and speakers, but the real thing. Whether in the grip of boredom, or creativity, kids put on shows for parents, grandparents, and any patient soul they could entice. Skits and musical acts took place in the living room or garage. Costumes and props came together after hastily raiding closets for old clothes and assorted junk. [ more ] Fine-tuning family reunion plans: preparation is the to key a successful and memorable celebration
It's that time of year, again--time for you and your loved ones to get together with your extended family for that long-awaited annual or semi-annual reunion. It's a tradition and a trend that has increased greatly over the past few years, as family members look to connect or reconnect with their people from near and far. [ more ] |