Fall Picnic

We had a windy but otherwise nice day for the picnic last Saturday!  This is a little family tradition that I love and look forward to each fall (Alexee & Jeryn were babies our first year--time sure flies).  We've done this for seven out of the last eight years, and the one we missed was just because the weather didn't cooperate.  Typically we try to meet at a state park somewhere, but this year we decided to get together at the cabin on White River.  The kids love it there (and so do we!) so they were happy with the plan.

Mario, Lane and the kids playing football, badminton & softball

Dad and my cousin, Lance, fried fish and boiled shrimp.  We also had slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies and fries.  It was all so good!

You might be curious why the clothing ranges from sweatshirts and hats to short sleeve Batman shirts and shorts.  Crosby doesn't seem to care what the temperature is, he wants to wear shorts and a short sleeve shirt (preferably an Under Armor super hero one).  I had a backpack full of warmer clothes for him in the car, but he never admitted to needing them. As much as he ran around I guess he probably never had time to get cold.

Cute buddies!

There is a creek that runs into the river there, so it's the perfect place for the kids to play because it is very shallow and not at all swift.  They had such a good time paddling the canoe around.

The timing usually works out for us to get to celebrate Dad's and Mario's October birthdays at the picnic.  Happy Birthday to them!

So thankful for every person in this photo!!!

Mo, Grandad & the kids

Happy Birthday, Grandad--we love you!