Family Reunion 2012

I come from a family of twelve and this past week end, we had our annual reunion. Oh, the memories we made - the memories we talked about - the memories we look forward to the next time we meet! Without further ado...our week end in picture!

We cook our own breakfasts and this chef does it all for his family!

He shared his secret for yummy bacon - Deliciousness!

Brothers roasting their breakfast.

Food tasters and chief bar-be-que helpers!

A beautiful gaggle of girl advisers.

Saving our cups!

Grandpa and tiny five week old Lilyanna Hope, the youngest one there.

Just chillin!

Playing games

 Black seven

 Rook

Cubb

 The Littles play.

 Grandson B and, 'Grandma, watch me!'

Sunday morning sharing time.

We look forward to our 2013 gathering!

Week End Family Time

Our family spent the week end at our cabin in central Pa. The weather was perfection! Friday was a big Work Day, wrapping up some long dreamed of projects, one of which was clearing a creekside to make it more accessible and safer for the little ones to splash in the water. It was a fun-filled time!

Here's our week end in picture.

Working at the creek.

Before

The Watchers

The Planners

The Workers

(this one got stuck!)

Taking a Break

After

The Mudders

Boy Cave

Cousin Time

Hair Dresser

Game Time

 SIL W introduced us to Ga-Ga, an Israeli form of dodge ball that all ages can play providing you're agile enough to dodge the ball!

 Father/Daughter Time

Croquet and Amish Golf

At The End Of The Day

Early the next morning, Mr D and I walked down to the peaceful sound of water rushing over rocks. 

We walked back another quarter mile through a boggy lane and obviously without the proper foot gear - I hiked up my skirt, took off my shoes, bit the bullet and walked through the mud! Dorky, I know but it was so worth it! :) 

Simple Chair Change

Want to do a simple chair change? Well, if pulling out several layers of staples is simple!! I wanted to use this chair in the gazebo for the garden tour but oh my, did it clash with the theme...never mind that I did not like it! I picked up this chair so long ago I forget where it was but I liked its bones.

 I had some spare time the day before the garden tour and decided to rip off the fabric and throw some kind of cover over it. I was delighted to see this buried under that ugliness!

Isn't this a delightful surprise? I love it and for now, it's staying just like it is!

Linking to:
Treasure Hunt Thursday, Transformation Thursday,
Under $100 Linky Party, Time Travel Thursday