The 2026 version of a gathering of siblings of the Paul & Peg McDaniel family gathered in April 2025 at the home of Steve and Sharon near Rolesville, North Carolina. Everyone came accompanied by their significant others and enjoyed the usual wonderful camaraderie, good food, and excursions to attraction in Raleigh. The photos below tell pieces of the story of good times.

Raleigh 2026 – Sharon’s Photos

Convivial times at Steve and Sharon’s home – good food, good times. (And a snapshot from Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park and one of the “.. massive, eco-conscious giant trolls created by artist Thomas Dambo”.)

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Raleigh 2026 – Pat’s Photos

The family enjoyed a tour of the “Five massive, eco-conscious giant trolls created by artist Thomas Dambo from recycled materials located in Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park as of late 2025. Named Daddy Bird Eye, Mother Strongtail, and three smaller trolls (Dix, Dax, Dux), these “forest guardians” are hidden throughout the park, offering a, popular, free, and family-friendly scavenger hunt experience.”

Raleigh 2026 – George’s Photos

• At each gathering, food takes it’s place near the center of activities, whether at the table or preparation in the kitchen that is set up perfectly so everyone who wishes can participate in preparations, or just join in the kibitzing.
• On one of the days, we enjoyed a most pleasant walk (2 miles) from the house to a nearby farm with a friendly pony.
• Just one photo of the many interesting activities at , of Dude and a water tornado at the Gipson Play Plaza also in the Dix Park.
• And more photos of folks enjoying the Giant Trolls in the Park.