mamalove Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Just wondering who all has really big families and some of the fun things you do when everyone gets together. I currently have 55 nieces and nephews, 28 first cousins, 3 grandparents, 2 in-laws, 11 brother-in-laws, 9 sister-in-laws, 2 parents and 1 sister. Here is a picture of about 3/4 of the above mentioned family at my wedding. It's amazing that all these people came from one loving mother and one father (my in-laws) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachael Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 woah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Me! I do, I do! Let's see: 4 grandparents (all still living) My dad has 7 bros. and sisters + 6 of them are married so that's 13 aunts and uncles on that side. My mom had 12 bros and sisters (one deceased) + 7 are married, so that's 19 aunts and uncles on that side. Add 27 first cousins. Add mom and dad. Add 5 brothers and 1 sister and me. And you get: 68 people. And that's not counting my many, many great-aunts and uncles, second, third, and fourth cousins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalove Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 yeah, we have to rent the parish hall when we get together. I haven't even met all my nieces and nephews yet! I have one who's older than me and lives in another country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagiDragon Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 i'm 1 of 6. the families of my dad's siblings have 6, 11, 6, 4.5, 3, and 3 children respectively. (The 11 cheated a little, 2 sets of twins!) As for my mom's side: 5, 5, ~(don't ask), and 3. so all told I have *does quick calculation in head* a whole buncha cousins, and the number continues to grow. coincidentally, my dad's side is Catholic, mom's is not, but neither has any divorcee's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary's Knight, La Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 my mom and dad are both one of 7 big families run way back in my dad's family and i dont know about my mom's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SacredTruth Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 WE have a big family. My mom is the oldest of 6 and so far there are 11 of us grandkids. We range from 23 y/o to 6 y/o. The boys outnumber the girls 7 to 4 but thats okay we all know who's smarter! LOL We always have big family get togethers and have cook outs and bonfires and roast hot dogs and marshmallows. Then we go for a hike in our woods! Its always lots of fun. Lots of food + lots of family = full day of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarMatt Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 WOW..i am 2nd of 7 children and i thought we where large :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 (edited) I know a family that has 15 boys and a few girls (not sure on exact number, at least 2 or 3). It's funny to see all the boys together. They could have their own football team. Edited April 2, 2004 by Laudate_Dominum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalove Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='Apr 2 2004, 08:36 AM'] I know a family that has 15 boys and a few girls (not sure on exact number, at least 2 or 3). It's funny to see all the boys together. They could have their own football team. [/quote] Is their family vehicle a bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 [quote name='mamalove' date='Apr 2 2004, 11:12 AM'] Is their family vehicle a bus? [/quote] Why is the theme from "The Partridge Family" going through my head all of a sudden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 (edited) I'm jealous! I come from a family of three children. (I'm the youngest). I would someday love to have as many children as God would bless me with. I have met people who come from large families...they have no regrets. They never say, "Oh, I wish I didn't have so many siblings," (at least not when they're grown). But I know plenty of people who rue their mom's tubal, their own tubal, their families dwindling size. I am one of them. You all are blessed! PS that church is beautiful! Edited April 2, 2004 by theculturewarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 (edited) I have 1 grandmother. I have two parents. I am one of ten. -I have five sisters, four brothers (three living). -I have three bros in law and one sis in law. I have 15 nieces and nephews. I have 5 uncles, 7 aunts. -I have 35 first cousins, zillions of second cousins. I have a hubby. That's 80. wait, that's wrong. -I have two more sis in laws, and two bros in laws. -4 more nieces. That's 88. Edited April 2, 2004 by Lil Red Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFrozen Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I can't even count through all mine right now! But I have four younger brothers, and my husband has two sisters and a brother. We're the only ones married right now. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovechrist Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 geez... i have 5 siblings... 2 parents, 4 grandparents, 15 aunts and uncles, and... *drumroll* up close to 70 first cousins now... mainly from my mom's side, who had 5 sisters (my gpa was really lonely ).. quite a fam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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