COUSINS CAMP 2012 -- Monday

The grandkids settled down last night and got a good nights rest.  Someone's alarm went off at 6:15 and they lay there talking quietly and listening to music.

Grandad was outside getting the fire ready for campfire doughnuts.

When the kids ventured outside, we had our Bible time.  This year we're discussing the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22.  We raised the flag and said the pledge of allegiance before a breakfast of campfire doughnuts and grapes.  We had a pile of doughnuts, but they were all eaten.

After cleanup four campers played 42 while Kyle, Gracie, and I played Bible Land.  Mid-morning we headed for Topsey Exotic Ranch.  After we got there it took a while to get the seats configured the way they wanted them, but having a budding engineer helped.  You know it takes a lot of planning to get things arranged so they can quickly retreat to the back of the vehicle to escape the camel.

Of course the camel is the highlight of the trip.  To see all those long legs flailing to get away from the stinky old thing was entertaining.

Pizza Hut was the choice for lunch.  A little down time, a little swimming, and some game playing filled the afternoon.  Oh, and they built a fort in the living room.  Remember those days?  But this one was on a large scale.  Picture the air mattresses and mats placed on end for the wall with sheets and such thrown over them.

Supper was chicken strips, mac 'n cheese and English peas.  They had good appetites.  Gracie even ate three chicken strips.

Grandad organized a bean bag toss tournament.  The score was pretty close, but Misty and Daniel was the winning team.

We roasted marshmallows tonight at Gracie's request.  I think I was the only one who ate a s'more.  I had told them about a recipe I saw, and they all wanted to try it.  It's waffle cones with peanut butter spread on the inside and then filled with a combination of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Then you wrap them in foil and place them on the grill for about 10  minutes until the marshmallows melt.  I still think s'mores are the best.

They're at it again.  Another 42 game is in progress.  These kids are so easy to please.  I'm hoping they've worn themselves out so they'll go to sleep quickly.  I know I will.