Quincy Family Reunion 2012 (part 3)

Some of us went to the park area at the condos the next morning.  It was pretty and the lighting was good, so I took a lot of pictures. :)

      

Josh gave Tessa a ride up the hill in his cool red convertible!  My girls love spotting convertibles on the road, they’ve always been something out of reach and almost whimsical to them.  Josh scored some major points with my girls this weekend.

  

Most of the kids napped after that. Dean didn’t, but was a happy camper anyway playing with grandpa, they were so cute together.

 

Jamison was up too, Sophie entertained him with spoons… or tried to anyway.

 

We debated about going on a little hike, in the end we drove to a nearby park instead.  Sophie got a turn to ride in Josh’s convertible, she was sooooo excited.

 

The smart ones set their chairs in the shade, aren’t Jack and Steph cute parents?  Jane was really cracking me up in her little chair, so smug.  She was one grumpy little girl, hardly let Jenny put her down the whole reunion.  Man is she ever cute, and it’s a good thing too!

   

Sophie went on a walk with my dad and came back with a dog! The owner said she could keep it, they just let her take it.

  

We’re not ready for a dog, I had her take it back.  She wasn’t too disappointed, I think deep inside she knew that I wouldn’t let her.  I know, I’m no fun.

 

After a lot of looking, we found the perfect restaurant for all of us to eat at, we had a big room all to ourselves at a pizzeria. My mom sure loves her grandbabies, they’re so cute together… all 3 of ‘em! :)

Quincy Family Reunion 2012 (part 2)

We enjoyed beautiful condos to stay in complements of my parents. Here they are having a lazy morning of cartoons. I think we were among the few lucky ones that got good sleep every night.  We have been blessed with such great sleepers, I’m so grateful! :)  Sometimes I take it for granted, but seeing my siblings miss sleep made me realize how good I have it (but haven’t always! my kids are just older.)

 

One morning we had some family photos taken by sister-in-law’s dad, it was SO nice of him to drive up to Wolf Creek to do this for us!  Don’t we have a beautiful family?  I’m so grateful for them and that we could all get together, I’m so grateful.

He even did individual family groups as well, so nice!

After pictures Grandma rewarded the kids for smiling with butterfly magnets to color.

 

  

And Joni came!!!!  Yeah!  She could only stay for a couple of hours, be we’ll take anything we can get.  We do NOT get to see enough of her, she’s so busy. 

 

 

Sister photo!  I love these girls so much.

 

Sophie loves babies, and Logan is extra gushy and fun to hold.  Sydney and Tessa are going to be great friends growing up I think.  Tess asks me where Sydney lives every once in awhile, just checking in to see if she moved closer so she can come play.

 

That afternoon we went swimming, it was the last day the pool was open for the season.  It was Jamison’s first time swimming and Elliott and Sydney’s first time swimming alone with water wings.  Can’t help but be happy with so many cute babies around!

   

Back at the condos hanging out at dinner time… Grandpa grilled up some delicious chicken.

   

Then we had a talent show in which the cousins all performed.  Sophie and Tessa do this for me all day and were so happy to have such a large audience at their disposal.  They both sang their own original songs which were made up on the spot and danced. 

 

Jacob did some baby signs and then some silly faces.

 

Cute Jane and Dean stood up front, I don’t remember what they did… but they were definitely cute up there!  Jason made Logan laugh for his talent, he’s got an ADORABLE giggle.

 

Jenny did a handstand push-up, she’s a cross-fit queen. 

 

Sweet Elliott playing with her pony tail.  I didn’t get pictures of everyone I guess… it was a fun time though!  My mom even got the kids medals for participating.

 

Then my mom had all of the couples do a dance on the Wii Just Dance game together, it was hilarious!  My mom’s blog has videos, I only took a couple pictures, I was too busy laughing my head off!!

 

Lots more to come from the reunion!