August 6
The kids slept until 8 o'clock this morning. They helped me get the breakfast sundae fixings on the table and dug in.
Our Proverbs Bible study was on relationships. We had good discussions. We were impressed with the depth of their faith and their understanding of scripture. We liked what we heard from them.
We spent the rest of the morning at Topsey Exotic Ranch, always a lot of fun. Especially the time we spent with our friend the camel.
Mackensie chose Five Guys for hamburgers. They liked the peanuts as much as the hamburgers.
Kyle chopped up a dead tree that had fallen during the night. Daniel went fishing, and the other kids vegged in the den. Good choice. It was hot outside.
This evening the kids made their own pizzas. They paired by twos to make their crusts. What a variety of pizzas we had. And they all looked yummy.
We watched the shark week shows again tonight.
I'll try to get pictures on here tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
August 4
Up at 7. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and then off to church. Lonnie and Norma came just as the kids got out of Sunday school, so they got to visit for a few minutes.
Misty chose Pizza Hut for lunch. I always eat too much there, but so did everyone else. Except Gracie.
We had a slow and lazy afternoon watching Shark Week programs on TV, playing monopoly, and napping a little too.
About 4:30 the kids decided it was time to head for the pool. They played in the water a little, ate some watermelon, and jumped back into the pool. Back in the house, Mackensie, Gracie, Luke, and I played monopoly while the others watched TV.
We had tacos for supper. Gracie had a better appetite tonight. After supper the kids headed right back to the TV and the Shark Week program. They are fascinated by it, but took a few minuted during a commercial to make root beer floats.
Raiford and I are going to bed now. The kids are still wound up.
Up at 7. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and then off to church. Lonnie and Norma came just as the kids got out of Sunday school, so they got to visit for a few minutes.
Misty chose Pizza Hut for lunch. I always eat too much there, but so did everyone else. Except Gracie.
We had a slow and lazy afternoon watching Shark Week programs on TV, playing monopoly, and napping a little too.
About 4:30 the kids decided it was time to head for the pool. They played in the water a little, ate some watermelon, and jumped back into the pool. Back in the house, Mackensie, Gracie, Luke, and I played monopoly while the others watched TV.
We had tacos for supper. Gracie had a better appetite tonight. After supper the kids headed right back to the TV and the Shark Week program. They are fascinated by it, but took a few minuted during a commercial to make root beer floats.
Raiford and I are going to bed now. The kids are still wound up.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
August 3
Grandad, Daniel, Luke, and Misty were up around 6 a.m. to go fishing. Collectively they caught 10 fish, but the big one got away.
Grandad got the fire ready and the kids got the doughnuts ready to fry. While we waited for them to rise, we had our Bible time. The topic from Proverbs was contentment.
We got a late start with breakfast. The doughnuts were yummy, and they went fast. After we cleaned up our mess, we raised the flag and said the pledge of allegiance.
Inside out of the heat, we had a hot card game going on, while Gracie and I watched the Cosby Show.
Luke chose Dairy Queen for a late lunch. We were a house divided. Four had hamburgers, and four had chicken strips. Daniel entertained us with his origamy while we waited for Gracie to finish her ice cream. She gave up when she started having a brain freeze.
Back at the house, the kids got on their swim suits and headed for the pool. And then more card games.
About 5 o'clock Daniel and Luke went fishing again. Kyle and Misty worked on getting the printer working like Raiford wants it to. ???
Cards, dominoes, and Rummikub. This is a competitive bunch.
Grandad grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for supper. We had s'mores too. Yum. While we were outside they played some word games I had never heard of.
We cleaned up our mess, and then they were ready for their showers. I hear them talking about playing Monopoly. Do they know how long it takes to play a game of Monopoly? And we have
to get up early tomorrow. They all want to go to the early service at church. We'll see.
We enjoy having these kids around. Thanks for letting us have them here this week.
Grandad, Daniel, Luke, and Misty were up around 6 a.m. to go fishing. Collectively they caught 10 fish, but the big one got away.
Grandad got the fire ready and the kids got the doughnuts ready to fry. While we waited for them to rise, we had our Bible time. The topic from Proverbs was contentment.
We got a late start with breakfast. The doughnuts were yummy, and they went fast. After we cleaned up our mess, we raised the flag and said the pledge of allegiance.
Inside out of the heat, we had a hot card game going on, while Gracie and I watched the Cosby Show.
Luke chose Dairy Queen for a late lunch. We were a house divided. Four had hamburgers, and four had chicken strips. Daniel entertained us with his origamy while we waited for Gracie to finish her ice cream. She gave up when she started having a brain freeze.
Back at the house, the kids got on their swim suits and headed for the pool. And then more card games.
About 5 o'clock Daniel and Luke went fishing again. Kyle and Misty worked on getting the printer working like Raiford wants it to. ???
Cards, dominoes, and Rummikub. This is a competitive bunch.
Grandad grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for supper. We had s'mores too. Yum. While we were outside they played some word games I had never heard of.
We cleaned up our mess, and then they were ready for their showers. I hear them talking about playing Monopoly. Do they know how long it takes to play a game of Monopoly? And we have
to get up early tomorrow. They all want to go to the early service at church. We'll see.
We enjoy having these kids around. Thanks for letting us have them here this week.
Friday, August 2, 2013
COUSINS CAMP 2013
COUSINS CAMP 2013
August 1
The grandchildren and their parents came this evening. The parents stayed and had supper with us. The grandkids got the air mattresses fixed for bedding down in the living room floor. I don't know what time they finally got to sleep. Raiford and I slept like rocks.
August 2
Luke was the first one up. The others were slow getting started. At Gracie's request we had chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.
Grandad is doing the Bible time study from Proverbs. This morning we looked at verses dealing with integrity. Then the grandchildren were asked to tell what was most memorable about their summer.
A trek through the pastures was next on their agenda. They came in hot and sweaty and ready for a swim.
Gracie chose Black Meg burgers for lunch. They all agreed that they do indeed have the best burgers in town.
Then we were off to the Family Fun Center. Grandad had given each grandchild a $10 roll of quarters to exchange for game tokens. Believe me, $10 doesn't go very far in this place. After they had used up their tokens, Grandad bought tickets for them to do the laser tag. If we go back at some time in the future, I think they would probably prefer to do the laser tag twice instead of the games.
After a swim, Daniel and Luke went fishing while the rest of the kids played Rummikub.
Gracie and I made grilled cheese and pepperoni sandwiches for supper. We added carrots and bell peppers to round out the meal.
And then came the main event, making homemade ice cream. We enjoyed it while some watched Princess Bride and others played a game.
I think we're winding down now. Raiford and the boys are going to get up early in the morning to go fishing.
That's all for Day One. Signing off.
August 1
The grandchildren and their parents came this evening. The parents stayed and had supper with us. The grandkids got the air mattresses fixed for bedding down in the living room floor. I don't know what time they finally got to sleep. Raiford and I slept like rocks.
August 2
Luke was the first one up. The others were slow getting started. At Gracie's request we had chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.
Grandad is doing the Bible time study from Proverbs. This morning we looked at verses dealing with integrity. Then the grandchildren were asked to tell what was most memorable about their summer.
A trek through the pastures was next on their agenda. They came in hot and sweaty and ready for a swim.
Gracie chose Black Meg burgers for lunch. They all agreed that they do indeed have the best burgers in town.
Then we were off to the Family Fun Center. Grandad had given each grandchild a $10 roll of quarters to exchange for game tokens. Believe me, $10 doesn't go very far in this place. After they had used up their tokens, Grandad bought tickets for them to do the laser tag. If we go back at some time in the future, I think they would probably prefer to do the laser tag twice instead of the games.
After a swim, Daniel and Luke went fishing while the rest of the kids played Rummikub.
Gracie and I made grilled cheese and pepperoni sandwiches for supper. We added carrots and bell peppers to round out the meal.
And then came the main event, making homemade ice cream. We enjoyed it while some watched Princess Bride and others played a game.
I think we're winding down now. Raiford and the boys are going to get up early in the morning to go fishing.
That's all for Day One. Signing off.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)