Family Reunion

We had an awesome reunion with my family. I love getting together with my family! I love that we are all friends and can have so much fun together. We went to my parents cabin. Thanks Mom and Dad for putting it together. Thanks to all my siblings for their help with my kids.
Pictures of Marie and Peter to indicate they were there. They can now put themselves in a sitting position and so therefore sit a lot more.
My sister-in-law is a dancer and taught all the kids a dance. Audrey would only do it if my nieces were helping her. Thanks girls!
Richard shooting the bow and arrow with my dad.
Marie and Peter getting into mischief.
Audrey on the swing.
We had wild weather! It rain, hailed, rained, was sunny, hailed, rained, etc. And that was only in one hour! We had to spend one full day inside. The kids were crazy with energy and it was a loud day. I must say I was glad when the kids could go outside and let loose.
The kids decorated brownie bears. Well, I mostly did the decorations under Audrey's instructions. They had fun.
Can you say candy sprinkles?!
A couple of my nephews missed their cub scout day camp. My parents planned some activities so they could still pass things off. One is carving soap. Richard got in on the action and made a tooth. What fun!
The grandkids "acted" (meaning they stood there while the story was told) of the Three Little Pigs. We did it a few times so all the kids could take a turn. Richard is the wolf right here.

We went on a hike to a nearby closed coal mine. Richard and Audrey both had a great time and got really dirty. We were glad we did that in the morning because it rained most of the remainder of the day.
Cute babies!
My dad also organized a treasure hunt. The kids got new, shiny pennies as the treasure. Richard is at the age where pennies are still awesome. He finally is old enough to find clues and understand what is going on. Audrey got bored and needed help. However, she likes to be where the kids are.

We also played games, talked, played Rook, had tons of homemade ice cream and desserts, had a puppet show, watched movies, went on walks, and just had a great time.

I love my family! We are so close and I am so glad my parents make the effort to get us together every year. I am looking forward to next year!