Those of you who were unable to attend the Friends of Aunt Phoebe Reunion on July 24th missed out on a great event! We didn't have quantity (only 16) but definitely had quality. Bob McDermott unveiled his bronze bust of Phoebe Goodell Judson..actually she was unveiled by a great-great-great-great granddaughter, 6 year old Phoebe Judson Allyn (through Phoebe and Holden's daughter, Mary Judson McTaggart.) We were also privileged to have Phil Dougherty of Washington History Link to meet with all of the Judson/Goodell cousins and me, an "honorary cousin" since the first FOAP Reunion in 2006. The food at La Vita e Bella was scrumptious..their lasagne light as a feather thanks to their handmade pasta..yum! And the desserts, heavenly. I had the "grandmother's cake" but hear tell that the "limoncello gelato" was both tart and creamy. I am attaching some photos of the happy participants.
Next year we will be off to Vermilion, Ohio, where the Judsons' Oregon Trail journey began in Spring of 1853. So far, the response has been good and we expect to have a big crowd next September for that unique event. Stay tuned for details, if you want to attend, Sept. 16-18, 2011.
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