Or...
There were indoor activities...
Indeed, we all had a grand time!
SUNDAY SNAPSHOTS: WEEKEND EDITION
It was our privilege to have five of our grandchildren (the ones who live near by) staying with us this past weekend. We were busy, busy...and I have renewed admiration for my daughter and son-in-law. But we had such a delightful time and we wouldn't trade it for anything!
Here is baby Alaine (20 months) who woke up singing
and little brother Benjamin (3) who wanted to do everything the big brothers were doing
and busy Owen (5) who had lots to do
and sweet Maddie (7) who tamed the stray cat
and the oldest, Gavin (9), who was the "team captain."
We began the weekend with a checklist for Owen, who thrives on such things. Oh, the boy loves a list. He immediately set about accomplishing his "tasks."
There were indoor activities...
...a little TV...
...books, books, books...
...puzzles, games, and crafts.
There were outside activities...
Papa helped the boys make periscopes
and tape together some large pieces of cardboard for a make-shift house.
(By the time this picture was taken, the house had been entered and exited a number of times and was in a state of disrepair.)
There was a circus, including a musical parade and a "dare devil" act.
And I can't tell you about our weekend without telling you that Bekah taught both Gavin and Maddie to play "This Old Man" on the piano. Oh yes she did. We heard "This Old Man" roughly six hundred and forty-two times. Plink. Plink. Plink. "Oops, I made a mistake. I have to start over." Plink. Plink. Plink.
It looks like grand fun and as if you've had some experience keeping children busy and happy. I'm thinking the two Aunties are a big help, too, not to mention Papa.
ReplyDelete(John and I have laughed ourselves silly over yesterday's post.)
I know you are tired, but what a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds perfect! Exhausting but perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat list for Owen, fun times for all!
What was Bekah thinking? Heehee! I'm certain they were so excited to learn to play a song!
Deanna
Definitely a 'grand' time grandma and grandpa! I love these pictures of your beautiful family being... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who's children attend 'cousins camp' each summer. I've always thought it was such a wonderful idea!
Grandpa and Grandma arrange food and activities for an extended weekend and the parents drop off their kids and leave! There is an age that they all look forward to (I can't remember what it is) when they are old enough to start attending. I remember that it's a reasonable age so everyone is old enough to enjoy the activities and grandpa and grandma can handle it.
Anyway, that's what I thought of when I saw your cousins camp. Just wonderful!
Blessings, Debbie