Berning Family Reunion at Berning Acres

John and Ellen, along with great help from their kids hosted the Berning Reunion yesterday at the farm. What a good time. There were so many activities for all the kiddos and adults. There was a real ice cream machine, provided by Matt's uncle, Doug Hilby, a kickball game, cows, chickens, lambs, ponies, four wheeler rides. It was a hot day- but we had a couple little showers that lasted for a minute or two to just cool us all down and we were able to continue on with the festivities. Here are a few of the pictures.



Willa and Matt


Willa had fun on the tire swing


Willa enjoying one of Doug's ice cream treats. I think most kids averaged 3-4 cones that day. Most times mom or dad finished what was left at the end, a nice melted cone. It was so nice of Doug to bring out his ice cream machine. He went through over 140 cones!


Takin a little time out to eat. John, Karley Jo, Emma, Josie, Brielle and Willa


Another cute one of Matt and Willa

Here is a quote from an email written by another one of Matt's uncle, Jerry Berning.
"Doug may have made the most friends on Sunday. He was visited by every attendee one or more times. The votes have not come in yet as to whether he had the most popular attraction at the Berning Bonanza. How about the Shetland Pony Hitch and JD 4-wheeler and the 2-wheeled cart, the chickens, the cow milking contest, the kick ball game, the dog escape show, the smorgasboard, etc?... Ellen stated that she called Bernadette with the good news this morning, Tues. Jim Schneider was about to take his dog for a walk or something, and this dog jumped into his arms.
Ellen & John and family are heading for Mt Carroll for a few days. They should receive the entertainer of the year award."

Yes, one of Matt's cousin's dog went missing during the festivities as well, luckily with a lot of prayers and help he was found.