Largish family reunion, any ideas?

Everyone contributes a dish for the birthday meal. Have a rota for clearing up the kitchen and for catering for the other meals. Plan a walk which incorporates a pub lunch ( book ahead) . If there is a garden organise a game of cricket or rounders. For the birthday party everyone dresses up as the person whose birthday it is. Play some games like charades etc. Have fun!

This sounds so much fun!

Delegate! With 9 adults, there should be plenty of people to share the cooking - don't take it all on yourself.
We always share the cooking out, with one couple taking responsibility for a day's meals. Get the food delivered by a supermarket (or collect from the nearest one) to save carting it all the way there.

For the birthday celebration meal, see if you can get outside caterers so that everyone can enjoy it.

We used to make our own entertainment by putting on a "show" - everyone (children and adults) contributing a poem, a song, an anecdote or even a joke. This had the added benefit of keeping the children occupied "rehearsing" for much of the week.

Plan, Plan and then Plan again!!!

Pre cook as many meals and take with you - lasagne (veggie and meat), casseroles, curries etc. , loads of salad, jacket potatoes, garlic bread etc.

Breakfasts - scrambled eggs, bacon etc.

Crisps, biscuits and snacks.

Lastly but not least do not forget the fizz, wine, beer and soft drinks.

The more you do beforehand it will give you time to relax and enjoy your family. (We as a family have done this often)

Board games, charades and even cards are good fun and all can join in. What about having a fancy dress/themed evening?