family reunion: 60 people, 1 cabin

[@lisagreene4193]

you are extraordinarily fortunate to have such a close family where Everyone is willing to commit to something like this. It's so beautiful!!

[@nicolettecash794]

I have always been big into family gatherings. My favorite holidays are Thanksgiving and Christmas due to the memories I have from childhood of being with extended family. As an adult I yearn to have the close knit ties and activities like a reunion or extended family vacation. I recently talked to my Aunt (mom's sister) about starting something like this. It's getting everyone on board. I am a planner so this would come naturally for me.

[@luannzeigler4137]

Always loved family reunions. By the time I was 40, everyone had passed away in my family-young and old - I'm 62 now. Miss those get-togethers and catching up so much. The games and conversations were epic.

[@jackiwesterkamp5463]

I loved hearing about this so much! Iowa family here! 🙋‍♀️ My dad was one of 12 kids, and I am the oldest of 41 grandkids. We held our 33rd annual family campout this year, and my heart resonates with all of this because it is also a treasured tradition for our family. It is impossible to get all 180+ of us all together at once, but every year brings some of the same people and some from different states. To God be ALL the glory for helping us keep this tradition alive! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@patriciasheehan5734]

I have 4 sisters and we are very close. We have loving & respectful brothers in law. People I meet comment on how well we love each and I feel so proud. We all went to New York, SAN Francisco & Las Vegas a few years back and we Had a ball, not a tear or a tantrum😊

[@cindyjackson5627]

I am an only but my Mom was the oldest of 4, 3 younger brothers & I love my cousins. I have such fond memories visiting Michigan from California every summer. Never a squabble. We need to start up something for our generation & kids.

[@cathykazmierowicz3937]

I love this ! I’m from a giant family 85 immediate family members Youngest of 8 Cheers to family time

[@PaulineHelmersson-hf5yf]

You are so lucky!!!

[@tammyroach4463]

Family is Everything, everything else is just everything else. Our family motto ❤

[@maurinewheatley8686]

Our family is like yours we love (traditionally) for family reunions every other year. Where did you find this cabin? we live in northwest NC and southwest VA areas............family reunions are incredible!!!

[@vmcgriff]

My family is also Huge - all believers in Christ and we all love each other! - My immediate family of 5 kids, all married with kids, grand-kids and most with Great-grandkids. - My dad was one of 13 kids all married with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids… + -My mom was one of 5 kids all married with kids, grand kids and great-grandkids…+ I can’t tell you how thankful I am for my large family filled with Christ led beliefs and lots of love for each other!! ❤🙏🏻

[@shawnandandrewpods_12]

🎉

[@HeatherSC02]

My moms gen and my gen grew up always being around family and gatherings and I have so many memories with my cousins. But now the family has gotten so big and it’s so hard getting people together. Everyone lives in different places and are always busy. So my nieces and nephews gen aren’t growing up around their cousins like I did and I wish they could. I’m glad you are giving your children the gift of being around family. Cousins are your first friends besides siblings.

[@brittanyhopkins5385]

My husband's family does this every year. A family reunion in June with usually about 150 people. The reunion program is on the Saturday but its at a state park so most people stay at least 3 nights. There is a pool area, softball field, a small lake. We also do cornhole and have a dj on Saturday night. There is a "program" complete with door prizes, patriotic sing a long (lol), pictures and of course food! It is so unique and uncommon and I am so thankful for it. 😊

[@nicoleangelakos5675]

I am new to this podcast I am very interested in trying to start our own family reunion Would you mind sharing activities iternary and location suggestions Please dm me Thank you so much

[@Kelley_11]

I'm so envious of the amazing family you guys have it is so beautiful I wish I had something like this but the way I have to look at it is I can build this for my kids and their kids kids and the fruits from that will be just as sweet ❤ Also love that Shawn's hat says west and yalls last name is east it made me giggle lol

[@joannbradley8465]

I truly enjoy listening to Andrew talk about family and being intentional. Wise young man

[@mpdaugherty8549]

Family is wonderful, needed and most certainly important ❤

[@nancyswartz6038]

I really enjoyed your podcast on family reunion ❤ You are so fortunate to have such a loving family who gets along and enjoys getting together for reunions. Such a blessing! I grew up with the same type of close nit family but unfortunately one of my brothers married a woman who keeps him away from the existing family he still has, it is so sad to not have that relationship with him anymore. I have tried to instill the family closeness into my own children and can only hope they will continue loving each other and passing that bond down to their own children as well and for future generations!

[@sheriturley-kress1217]

I love this so much!! Where did you go, where was the cabin? Would you be willing to share your outline on the activities and how you made the teams basically how you planned it out. I would love to do something like this with our big family.

[@ashawthing0520]

My mom’s side of the family does a reunion every other year on Labor Day weekend, so this year was our year. To let you know how big my family is on my mom’s side, I have 63 first cousins! Family is everything!

[@jlc199324]

I don’t have a huge family but i have been trying to get my family to do this. You guys stated in the beginning how rare it is that you all over each other and I think it is because of this tradition. If people did this more often they would have a stronger connection.

[@Deshullo_Family]

I think it’s so beautiful! Our family isn’t that large on my dads side but we have an impromptu reunion in 2 weeks and as far as I know almost everyone is going and I’m so excited!! It’s hard knowing you only get the whole family together for a wedding or funeral but it takes effort from everyone to make it work and it’s so rewarding! 💕

[@deeannlublin5152]

It took 1 1/2 years of prep for a 104 people get together for my mom’s 90th birthday. 3 days, 3 meals a day, activities for all ages. 4 generations.

[@kaylag.14]

Indiana family here🙋🏻‍♀️My family and I have a family reunion every labor day. This year was year 13 for us! We started it for my great grandma’s 90th bday. She passed 2 years ago just before her 100th - so now it’s called (Her first name)fest. But we still get together! There’s a total of 64 of us now - 68 in the next year through marriage and babies. Not everyone can make it each year but it’s always so sweet when we get back together!! If you establish it and people are devoted to it, it’ll continue on:)

[@sued1116]

Shawn you look great( tired but great) 😊. Glad to see you feeling better, God Bless this family💕🙏

[@danaklusener6648]

My grandparents had 9 children and 28 grandkids. Every other year we get together (there are only 2 of the “kids” still alive, and the “grandkids” are in their 60’s and 70’s). The third, fourth, and even fifth generations of our family attend, and there are from 125-150 of us there. We only get together for a one-day event, but it is something we look forward to. Family is the best!

[@iretb73]

My mom's family has been doing family reunion vacations semi-annualy for 30 years. For the first one, we rented an entire ski lodge. We have mostly held them at Christian camps. We look for places with huge lodges with large meeting rooms. They have been planned by 2 siblings in my mom's generation, but they are getting older. Just like Andrew's family, we decided at this year's gathering that it is time for the next generation to take over. Watching my 21 year old son interacting with my cousins kids was an amazing experience. I am super excited to help plan the next one.

[@fletcherchambliss1590]

My parents put tons of time and effort to get us 5 and spouses and children. My mom now has 24 great grandchildren but we aren’t doing it too much with all of us. I miss it for my kids.

[@terrihodge503]

I'm glad I got to finish watching this. Was part of the live until I got the spinny wheel of buffering. I have wanted to do something like this with the family for a while. You have given me the courage to get it done. Thanks!

[@SophiaBrooke777]

I’m curious to know more about the content house. Would love an episode all about why it didn’t work out. As an entrepreneur I love learning about anything business related- from both what works and what doesn’t bc there’s lessons in all of it! Good for you for pivoting! Love your candid honesty in this episode!

[@peggyjohns7893]

What a wonderful thing, and a blessing to be in this family!

[@JasmineLoveland]

We do a family reunion every two years. This past summer we celebrated 75 years. There are now 5 generations. This year we had 120 people and we were missing about 50. It is usually a week long and it is the best time ever!

[@smpugel1]

Can I ask if you do this at the same place (set location) or do at different places? We do a similar thing - ever 2 years and have around 75 people. We are always looking for a new location for ours and looking for recommendations for next one as I am on the planning committee for it. 😁

[@JasmineLoveland]

@@smpugel1 We do it at a different location every reunion. It is usually a week long. We usually have them at a Christian camp. We have had them at YMCA camps as well. This past year, we had it at Natchez State Park in TN. They had a lodge, cabins and camping available. It is getting harder to find a place that can accommodate as out family gets bigger. It started with my great grandparents and their four kids.

[@Oh_Happy_Days]

🎉Such a wonderful thing!!! May God Bless all that you guys do❤

[@PaulineHelmersson-hf5yf]

You are so blessed…im younger than you and have only 1 family member, the rest have passed away, many in their 20s. I grew up in a big family But life has been hard. Wish I Will pass soon as well so This pain goes away.

[@Deshullo_Family]

I think the independent play/freedom but safety comes with the child 😅 our oldest (5) has done well with this for years a little bit at a time and then given more but our middle girl (3) she would run off to another state if she could 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🫠 I still can’t even leave her alone in a room because she’ll destroy something just because she’s so curious and adventurous 😅 hopefully our third is more like her oldest sister 🥰

[@eldavis1311]

Every other year and on Labor Day weekend sounds like a great plan. It sounds like everyone had a great time. G3 planners did an excellent job for the 2024 Palmer Family Reunion. 300 Eggs is impressive! 😊

[@shannonking1096]

I definitely think this is extraordinary and beautiful. I also think that many people have very different family dynamics where being around some is not healthy for our mental health

[@michellemcgregor5435]

I love this so much. I would love to do this with family!

[@kimspeak9107]

That’s so awesome what a massive undertaking your all so blessed to have each other and to get that many together at one time is nearly impossible I hope you can keep this tradition going! Sidenote: my great grandparents are “Palmers” from Baltimore MD possibly we’re related in some way🤷‍♀️wishful thinking lol

[@AmysIdahoLife]

The huge cabins at Tamarack in the mountains of Idaho could accommodate that large of a crowd. Just an idea for future family gatherings. Idaho welcomes you!!!❤

[@shannonking1096]

I'd like to know how cost was broken down? That would be helpful for future planning 😊

[@amybithell6923]

Totally get it. I think my cousins and family could get together and stay at 1 place. If you add aunts and uncles alcohol would not be something that would be helpfull. Love my family!

[@TyraCresswell]

Sounds amazing! Why is Shawn Johnson East wearing a West hat? 😂

[@SueBrackett-i9b]

So we live on the southwest side of Indy. But I have family in North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois, could you tell me where you did this, because I think it would be cool to do something like that with all of my siblings and their kids and grandkids.

[@ashleydvorak8207]

These type of family gatherings are becoming less and less; it makes me SO sad!

[@brittneyemerson2079]

I went to a similar family reunion once (friend of one of the family members) and when you arrived to the gathering you checked in and got a name tag. On the tag was your name... of course... and Also a “code” if you will that told you where in the family tree you were. So as you are saying G1,G2,G3.... the name tag would be G2/2:1:4: C(F). Meaning your branch stemmed from the second child in Generation 2. The 1st child of generation 3, the 4th child of gen 4, and you are the 3rd (C) child... (F) friend of that child. Or “S” for spouse. It was cool because as a “stranger” you could look at their tag and know where in the tree their branch stemmed from. As the next generation takes over this is fun/important because you are getting exponentially bigger and not everyone will be able to attend and you have a sign in record as to who was able to attend each year and interact with distant branches of family.

[@Marcie889]

I would love this so much ❤

[@dawnhart2414]

Would love the link to the cabin!

[@shelbiecarson2843]

Sounds epic!

[@lauras.3387]

How do you split the costs? How do you consider the budgets of all the separate households?

[@AngL-j4d]

Where's NASH ?? C'mon Shawn !!! I have to say it cuz I've been watching from day 1...( Like Olympic Day 1 LoL) No Qualms Girl, but I Feel Like Nash is Not Included Anymore Since You’ve Had Kids..There I Said it For All Ya'll That Said They Can't!!! 🇨🇦

[@kross5582]

Added it up. G1s and spouses, G2s and spouses (my generation 21 first cousins), G3 and spouses, G4 ages 13 to newborn. 118 people. It will never happen 😂, but interesting to think about.

[@tlcp53b49]

Don’t think I have ever seen Shawn wearing a baseball cap

[@genamartin229]

I’m confused. I watched this already only it was 10 minutes shorter…? Now I have to watch the whole thing to see what was left out of the first run of the video. I was assuming there was going to be a Part 2 or more. 😵‍💫

[@taintedlove202]

Chill out. They had technical difficulties…

[@genamartin229]

@@taintedlove202 I am chill. I wasn’t hateful about it….I was CONFUSED. Why do people want to make a mountain out of a molehill? Thanks for the judgment. Geesh. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chelseykramer8628]

Did they say what the name of the cabin was?

[@gennelle5]

will there be a video of the rv trip?

[@jessicaencizo1925]

I came here from seeing a reel for their family reunion that ended with them saying the cops were called.....i just wanted to know what happened 😅

[@monicazolczynski6694]

I want to see this 21 bedroom “cabin”. . This sounds extremely expensive for most people.

[@cspard2]

How does this work once kids start sports?

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

I am amused that Shawn is wearing a WEST hat.

[@heatherfishman226]

First LOL I've never said that b4

[@jaggy-adidas]

could you organise that without a simple fight ?

[@peggyjohns7893]

Shawn looks like she is hiding.

[@dachshundmamma2071]

She doesn’t look happy at all here

[@hopereed7379]

Did I miss where they ended up going for their trip? They gave four options but I didn’t hear which they chose! I’m from Kentucky and love hearing people talk about it 🥹

[@taintedlove202]

thanks for taking the time to talk to us! 🩷💙💙😎😋

[@SophiaBrooke777]

I’m curious to know more about the content house. Would love an episode all about why it didn’t work out. As an entrepreneur I love learning about anything business related- from both what works and what doesn’t bc there’s lessons in all of it! Good for you for pivoting! Love your candid honesty in this episode!