Memorial Day

The day after school got out we hopped in the car and headed up to the cabin for Memorial Day. We were they for five days and it was the best way to kick off summer. We were there with cousins and the kids had the best time. The boys are getting old enough to be more independent and explore around the cabin. They spent all day building forts and playing by the creek. We planned some fun crafts while we were there and one day we headed up to Flagstaff to see Aladdin which we all loved. One nights the adults stayed up and play Mafia and I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. We played lots of Domino's Mexican train and ate lots of delicious food. It was a great long weekend!

First day down at the creek.

Searching for rocks. He found some pretty cools ones.

6 weeks apart!

Rock painting

Oliver's fort location

Visiting Oliver's fort.

Oliver visiting Rhett and Max's fort

Hanging down by the creek.

Crew and Cooper's fort.

Hanging out with all the snacks.

Wild Children

Cousins out cold

Early morning hike to the top of Thomas Point.

Hanging out on the lawn.

Swinging on the swing.

Cousin hike.

The bridge.

These rocks are so familiar to me. They remind me of my childhood.

Three of the closest frienemies!

Hiding in the ferns.

And behind trees.

Boo!!

Hanging out.

Dinner!!

Throwing rocks with the right hand and aiming with the left.

Snake!!! Ew!

She loves keeping her balance.

It was actually pretty chili the entire time we were there. We had a fire every morning which was so much fun!

She always wants to help in the kitchen.

Puffy paint shirts. Molly wanted a high heel which totally cracks me up.

Peter did this awesome palm tree.

Oliver did a dog eating ice cream.

The whole group had fun working on their shirts.

And my corner of the table.

Claire, Whit and Myself.

Peter and Crew.

Molly and Elle. She adores her older cousin so much!

The cute kids sporting their new shirts.

Molly's little pose cracks me up!

And of course JACK!!

Aladdiin!!

Siblings!!

A rare family photo!

My mom was emptying out a dresser and the kids flocked around her like seagulls around food at the beach. They were just standing their anxiously awaiting the opportunity to pounce on something that might be on its way to the trash.

Dominos.

Saying goodbye to their fort and the cabin.

It was such a fun and memorable weekend!! We are excited to go back!