Thursday, June 29, 2017

Cabin Fever 2017
































Cabin Fever 2017 was so much fun.  We love spending time with our friends and making memories.  This year was probably our best year yet.  We started with a hike as we always do, but this year we went to Mammoth Cave.  This year we started a new tradition with a talent show.  The kids loved it.  The kids also loved the game Empire that we played, and Larry started one more tradition- learning with Larry where he taught them how to use a can opener.  Of course, the girls had their spa day, but they are kind of outgrowing it.  I am afraid this one my fizzle out next year.  Maybe Elye and Levi, Ally and Gabe will continue this tradition next year.  The trip like all was a great one.  We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun.  There was only one hiccup and that was when Joni convinced some of the kids that they had to try the slush puppies that we found at a small gas station.  Mistake- everyone but Will Sawyer threw up after drinking them.  Levi may be scarred for life over that one, but it won't keep us from enjoying this trip again next year.  We 

Twas the Day After Christmas






We had another great unseasonably warm day to enjoy our gifts- fishing poles, hammocks, and swings. 

McConnell Family Christmas





















A couple of days before Christmas, we celebrated with the McConnells at our house.  All the kids came in their PJs, and we enjoyed exchanging gifts, eating, and spending time together.