Matt's parents are working on building a cabin on their lakefront property. It's been a slow and steady process and we've all been helping them along with it as time allows.
For their 50th wedding anniversary this June , they didn't want ANY fuss made- they wanted NO party; instead, they asked that we all come and have a workday on the cabin. We all decided not only on a workday but a camping weekend. A bit of work, a bit of play makes a happy, happy group.
Menfolk did work on the cabin.
Ladies did work feeding menfolk.
Children found a perfect balance of work AND play. And eating.
Corynn made these glasses out of siding. My children have such gorgeous eyes, I must say.
The boat kept malfunctioning which made the tubing a bit less fun. Judah doesn't hide his emotions very well.
While the kids were having fun (and occasionally, less fun) on the water, the slaves were back at the cabin working.
Andrew worked the entire Saturday with the menfolk on the cabin. I was so proud of him! But I also wanted him to have a chance to play- thankfully, he had a chance to go tubing on Sunday afternoon.
The tents looked so neat tucked in the trees.
We had the two baby sized tents which is ironic since our family is so much larger than everyone else's.
Yes, I admit, I had tent envy. I have confessed it.
The boys set up their own encampment which looked pretty cozy actually.
Who taught Moses how to stick their tongue out at the camera?! I suspect it might have been Corynn.
She will be duly punished.
What a great picture of the lovebirds (if you ignore the greedy little dirt monster at their feet).
Nacho photo-bombed at the PERFECT moment. It was hilarious.
Take two ain't bad.
A week before the campout, I snuck down and took some pictures of the cabin and pavilion so that I could commission a good friend of mine to make this amazing pen and ink of the place. She included each member of the family... kind of an "All because two people fell in love" sort of gift.
We ended the evening with fireworks.
5 comments:
Such a special time for all of you! What fun memories you'll have.
Looks like a fun time all around.
Wow! What a wonderful way to spend a 50th anniversary. Nothing better than having your kids around you. The pen and ink is gorgeous! So is the location.
It was a great time!
Long-term love stories are the best. Thank you for sharing it.
Those "sunglasses" are great!
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