Greetings!

The 'Cousins' remember the reunions at Grandma and Granddad Hopkins' house in Chickasha....oooh A LONG time ago! Anybody remember what years those took place? The Cousin picture on the blog is from one of those times.

We are long overdue to gather as a clan....there are Aunts, Uncles, 2nd cousins, kids, grandkids, GREAT grandkids (great, great grandkids?) that many of us have never met!

This reunion is important on so many levels. It offers us a way to see who we've become as a family that began with two people...George and Jo Hopkins. Now we are spread out all over the place, come in all shapes, sizes, ages and our unique expression of who we are as individuals.

By gathering again and discovering each other we are investing in the legacy of who we are as a family. Our children, their children and on and on will look at pictures and remember the stories of the past. This links us all together...our ancestors and those that continue 10, 20, 30 and more years from now.

It is important to come! If you want to come and your resources are limited, please let me know. We're figuring out ways to make sure that those that want to come CAN come. Peg Hopkins

P.S.  In the upper right hand corner it says "New Post"...that's where you can write something for this blog.  Let's start talkin'!

The Cousins

The Cousins

When & Where

Labor Day Weekend 2009
Friday Sept. 4 - Monday Sept. 7
Jim Hopkins Home
1502 Minnesota
Chickasha, OK 73018

WHERE TO STAY

Tenting:  We have lots of space in the backyard for your tent!

RV campground:  Time Out RV Park - 904 SW 5th st.  
(405) 222-0700

Hotel:  Best Western Chickasha Inn - 2101 S. 4th St 
(405) 224-4890
We have 15 rooms blocked for the reunion.  When you call to reserve mention the George and Jo Reunion for the special rate.  This is a VERY special rate of $50/night....includes tax and extra cost for additional people. Thanks to family members who are helping to make our reunion possible for everyone. 

Make your hotel reservations by August 10th!!  Rooms may be released after this date at this price.



Monday, March 2, 2009

Links to Family Tree

It takes time for the link to open so please be patient. Once on the page you may need to expand the view...in some cases as much as 800%. These are large files. The first link titled FAMILY TREE takes you to one family tree. This one only shows the descendants of George and Jo and has small photos of family members. This is why we need your photo!. The second link titled FAMILY TREE EXPANDED OPTIONS takes you to the webpage with different genealogy trees, photos and more in depth look at surnames etc. Thanks to Donna for making this possible!