S'mores.....mmm!

My dad set up a fire for roasting marshmallows on their property down by the water. Davis loved it last time we were there, so he requested it again. It was really fun and the s'mores were yummy. We used nutella.... mmm.

Anders says, "Hey Mom, I want some, too."

Davis went off to his little corner to eat. I'm not sure what number this was, but he had his fill, for sure. =)

Girls' Day Out

I know I'm a still a holiday behind, but I thought this shot of our toes was cute. After we took the kids to the park, we had them set up for lunch and left them with the boys while we went out to Tea Leaf, our favorite Chinese Restaurant in my hometown and then pedicures afterward. It was really fun, of course, and the food was delicioso!!

We had some fun, too! =)

Us adult kids couldn't resist this part of the park. We took turns spinning each other around and then SOMEONE had the idea of going upside down. Thanks, Liz. =) Hannah and Liz getting me going.

After Liz got off she was cracking up.

There's my mom.

What a fun grandma!!

Liz going at it, again.

I had a lot of fun on the swings, too. I can't remember the last time I was on a swing. My sisters and I had jumping contests and everything. Tons of fun. We'll definitely be going back to that park when we go to WA again.

Park Fun

We went to a great park near my parents' house. The kids had a ton of fun. Hannah pushing Gabbie on the swings.

Ella having a ball.

Anders just getting started.

Weeeeeee! Go Grace!

Sarah swingin' high!

Pretty Claire on the swings.

Gabbie poking her head out of the tunnel.

Zach stopping his climbing for a good smile.

Davis peeking.

Rhett climbing, too.

Finals Footage

Cramer Ping Pong Tournament

The Cramer Ping Pong Tournament was a great success this year. We had everyone participate and it got pretty intense! =) We're not a competitive family or anything. =) But, we also know how to have some fun. We had a blast and I have the rankings for next year!! Zach got in a few hits in between games.

The final was between Adam and Dad! Because it was a double elimination tournament Adam needed to beat Dad twice. Adam took the first game, but couldn't break the champion a second time. Dad went home with the trophy this year!!

We need to work on sportsmanship a little bit next year, I think. =)

Dad and Megan going at it.

Tom and Adam in the quarterfinals.

Seasoned Travelers

Davis and Gabbie were champs on the flight to WA for Thanksgiving. We had a late flight and they were very good. I'm sure people getting on the plane were not excited about having kids on there, but we proved them wrong. We had enough seats that we all got one. Once in the air the kids watched some Mickey cartoons and sipped on their apple juice and snacked on crackers. I was able to have a seat to my own and not have somebody on my lap. Yahoo! =) They were getting sleepy by the end. We landed at 10:30 pm. yikes. But, they made it to the car -- my parents picked us up--and then sacked out on the drive home. The next day it was time to start the PARTY!!!!

Apple Hill

We went to Apple Hill with friends before Thanksgiving. It was a gorgeous day and everyone was excited about the pony rides!! Davis was ready to go~~since like last week! =)Gabbie couldn't wait to get on!

Gabbie on Big Red.

Howdy Cowboy!! Davis on Bubbles.

Happiness is...

...filling up my car's gas tank for just over $20.
hmmm... simple pleasures.