Mills Lake

Mom and Dad came up and we hiked to Mills Lake
 

 

 

 

 

Lily Mountain

Our daily hikes began with Lily Mountain
 

 

 

 

Grandparent Fix

We had a lovely time with grandparents before everyone else arrived...
 

This classic continue to keep the next generation laughing


And some hiking near the cabin

 

 

 

Wild Basin
 

 

 

 

Western Travels

Our yearly trek west began with a two-day stop visiting
these sweet friends.  We always leaving wanting more time.
Amelie asked if they're cousins.  :)

 

 

 

 

 

And then popped into to see this sweet lady and use
her amazing pool.  So thankful for her!
 

 

The Party

We rarely have parties for the kids (we ARE the party!), but I consented as Charlie will be at school in the fall.  He's been in classes with some of these kids since Kindergarten and while he's excited about the fall, he'll miss seeing his buddies regularly.
So the much requested Epic Nerf Battle took place at Ft. Washington State Park.
 

 

Machen finished his last final in the morning, so was glad to join the fun

 

 

 

Charlie is 11!

Charlie turned 11 last weekend!
Amelie was so excited about her Dartt Demaree gift of taped money.  :)



Boys and shoes.
 

The big gift arrived a day late, but he was a good sport about it.
We're REALLY into Nerf guns. 

Retreat 2016

Church Retreat 2016 over Memorial Day Weekend (only 1 night!)
Wonderful memories made!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This little guy and I bonded YEARS (!) ago when he was in my
2 year old Sunday School class.  Love him!