Camping with Cousins

James and Jenn daringly took ten kids camping at Diamond Lake with them for a week in late June! Despite tons of mosquito bites, bad sunburns (especially on Gabrielle's feet), some long fishing sessions and some homesickness (Elle), Cade and Gabrielle say they would go again if their cousins invited them on another camping trip. I know I would definitely need a vacation after a week like that :). Here are a few pictures the kids and Jenn sent to me.

The group went hiking at Crater Lake one day

The boys went on a lot of long bike rides

This one is not from camping but I wanted to include it here as Cade has loved spending lots and lots of time with these two camping and through this whole summer!

The Fourth!

We celebrated the 4th of July in our traditional way. First, Chad and I hiked Mt Pisgah (we chose this over the 10K run we usually do when we are home for the 4th) which was so beautiful. We then met Grandma, Auntie Carrie, Auntie Cindy and Andy at the Harrisburg parade. Nev loved the candy and the horses most! Willem liked the farm equipment and the candy. Cade enjoyed seeing Andy, as always! And Elle mostly hung out with Grandma. After the parade, we relaxed at Grandma and Grandpa's house until the fireworks in the evening in Harrisburg. Such a nice, relaxing day!

Starting the day off right with handstands atop Mt. Pisgah

Heading to the parade 

 

 

 

The candy grab!

 

 

Genevieve and me goofing off at Grandma and Grandpa's!

This one cracked me up! Nev did not want her picture taken in this dress Uncle Marcus had given her (a hand-me-down from Maddie)

Nev loved playing with our fireworks

 

 

Nev enjoying the fireworks and her Sun Chips :)

The boys (Cade, Willem and Andy) always have fun together

More Pics of Marely's Visit

So many great memories of Marilyn and kids' June visit to Oregon! 

Mid-June for the better part of three weeks
Lots of wonderful time with baby Vivian

Cousins everywhere, all dispersed at the three houses around the dairy

Co-ed outdoor soccer games

Craziness and messiness at our house (so worth it)!!

Say Yes to the Dress & The Bachelorette & OSU Baseball & NBA Finals & So You Think You Can Dance

Walks on the dairy... cottonseed, lagoon, baby calves & more
More rain & cold than ideal

Cousin swims in the creek

The Amazing Aunt Marilyn, who helped Amber sooo much with Vivian while Tony was at the College World Series with his dad

Coffee times with Opa
Shopping for Jackie's wedding

Cousin hair braiding chains
Papa's Pizza greatness, where we had 23 (of 26) cousins together for Roman's birthday party

So many memories that we love!