Sunday, July 25, 2010

Cousins Camp Courier, Saturday, July 24, 2010

Grandad and LT were the early morning jogger today. The three teenagers said that they would get enough exercise on the scavenger hunt.

After a breakfast of blueberry coffeecake, we raised the flag, and our day had begun.
















Grandad gave the cousins some instructions on using their compasses, and they were off to find their way through the pastures.



KJ, Pickles and Supergirl were the red team. DR, LT, and Summer were the blue team.
They were to use their compasses to find the routes Grandad had laid out for them to follow. They did pretty well, but I think their was some guessing involved.

Halfway through their routes they found a cooler with cold sodas. By then they needed some refreshing, cool drinks.

They encountered some rough spots as they went along. But they were successful and made it back to the house.


Oops. My pictures are out of order. They did a little more painting on the treehouse, but that was after lunch at the County Seat Restaurant in Lampasas.
It was a very good lunch buffet, but we think they need a larger fryer because we had to wait and wait for them to fry up the chicken fried steak and chicken strips. You can imagine that we had some hungry kids by that time.







































After the scavenger hunt they were ready for the pool.
They had a big game of pool volleyball.











They took down the net and tried diving over the side
of the pool. KJ could clear the top of the pool on his
back . . .












or on his tummy.













It looks as if Summer is climbing over the side, but actually
she had taken a running jump and made it over.












KJ had to help Pickles over.














And Supergirl too.















When they got out of the pool we had a most delicious
watermelon. Yummy!







































Supper was make-your-own-pizzas. A movie and then
off to bed. It was a great day!








































Friday, July 23, 2010

Cousins Camp Courier . . . Friday, July 23


Highlight of the day. D.R. caught a 7 1/2 lb, 26" catfish.
The cousins and their parents came on Thursday evening. Since the cousins aren't able to attend each others birthday parties, we have a giant birthday party at Cousins Camp.










The girls got nerf guns. Oh my!



















The boys got new clothes.

The first official day of Cousins Camp started early. The three teenagers got up at 5 a.m. to get ready for a 5:30 jog. We'll see if they make it tomorrow morning. One of them is known to be a late sleeper.
After Bible time with Grandad, we had Summer's breakfast choice. Breakfast sundaes made with lots of good stuff. Yogurt, granola, almonds, bananas, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, and lots of RediWhip.



















Game time. . . a game of Uno.





There was no shortage of Nerf guns. We'll be finding nerf bullets for months.









We went to Dairy Queen for lunch . . . Supergirl's choice, and then to the movie theater to see Toy Story 3 in 3D.
Back at the house it was time to begin the tree house update. Grandad asked what color they wanted to paint the walls. He thought they might like something different, but it was Aggie maroon again.


































K.J. and L.T. painted the loft boards white.

















Sunday, July 18, 2010

WHAT TO BRING TO COUSINS CAMP

* Bible
* signed medical release form
* "tennis" shoes
* swim suit
* beach towel
* pool toys
* fishing gear, clothes, and shoes
* any games and toys you want to bring
* DVDs

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

T-Shirts

We ordered the Cousins Camp t-shirts today.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

COUSINS CAMP 2010

It's time to start planning for Cousins Camp 2010. The date is set for
July 25-31. Yippee!!

The girls have already given me their meal selections. As follows:

Mackensie -- cinnamon rolls
breakfast tacos (for lunch)
s'mores

Gracie -- pancakes
frito pie
homemade ice cream

Misty -- breakfast sundaes
tacos
root beer floats

Let us know what kinds of trips and activities you liked best and which you don't care to do again. And give new suggestions you have.

Let the fun begin!!

Sunday, August 16, 2009

AFTERMATH OF COUSINS CAMP

Hi Cousins,

Grandad and I sure are missing you today. We had a great time with you, and we think you are the greatest grandkids in the world!

While Cousins Camp is fresh on your memory, would you let us know what you liked, what you didn't like, and what suggestions you would have for next year's camp.

We love you,
Grandmom

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Today is the Day!!!!

HELLO! Today is the day!!!! Can't wait to see everyone at 1:30!!!!
Talk to yall later! (literally)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

WE'RE MAKING PROGRESS

Grandad has the pool ready.
The food is bought except for the fresh stuff which we'll get Friday.
The t-shirts are here. You'll like them!
The M&M jar is filled and hidden.
Grandad has gone to town to buy the supplies for the tree house renovation.
Are you packed?

WE

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

WHAT TO BRING TO COUSINS CAMP

Church clothes
Bible

Old clothes for fishing and painting
Old tennis shoes for fishing
Rods and reels for fishing

Swim suits
Beach towels
Sun screen
Pool shoes or Crocs

DVDs
Videos
Games

Can you think of anything else we should add?