Weekend at the cabin

We had a little weekend getaway with my family before my parents leave on their mission. Anne and Mitch were even able to join us, so we had everyone all together. We got up to the cabin Friday afternoon, and right off Avery was running around!! That afternoon we were able to just hang out and wait for the whole clan to arrive.

We started the night off with some yummy pork loin sandwiches that Danny made. And then my favorite part hanging out by the campfire. We of course couldn't end the night without roasting marsh mellows and having some good laughs. We had our very own little talent show by all the little kids. Lola and Afton sang for us,and Stratton and Austin did a little rap song. We have some pretty good talent in our family watch out Hannah Montana!! We had a pretty crazy night and something Brett and I don't want to re live, but at least we can laugh about it now. We had put Avery down to bed in the bunkhouse by herself. Henry was in a tent, but it was too cold for him to sleep outside, so Danny took him in the bunkhouse as well. So from all the noise Avery woke up then later all of us had to sneak in there to sleep and she woke up again. Usually Avery will just go back to sleep, but not that night. She was up off an on from midnight to 4 in the morning. She wasn't crying she was just talking and kicking her feet on the wall. I think she was so wired that she couldn't get herself back to sleep. Well through all this Brett and I couldn't sleep either. We thought it would be best if we left and went for a drive to get her to sleep. So she wasn't falling asleep and we were exhausted. There was no where to go and we just wanted a few hours of sleep, so the best scenario that we could think of was to drive back home. We drove an hour and half home and slept 5 hours. At least we got a little bit of sleep. We headed on the road again and got back to the cabin about 2. That was one crazy night!!!

When we got back Avery took a much needed nap! Brett, Jenny and my mom took the kids on a little hike. I gave Brett the camera, but he didn't much pictures oh well! I spent the time out by the campfire just chatting with the fam. It was so nice to just relax.. how I love the cabin its so peaceful.

Avery took a much needed long nap. As soon as she woke up all the kids wanted to come say hi. We had fun playing in the bunkhouse, and I got the cutest pictures of them all piled on top of each other. They are such funny kiddos!!! Avery loves her cousins and they are so cute with her.

We had another yummy dinner!! love camping food it always tastes so delicious! Avery had fun playing on all the chairs and just being silly! Love her cute little smile!

The kids had a fun time playing football, and Avery wanted to join so bad. Soon enough Avery you will be old enough! We decided it was a good time to get all the grand kids in a picture. Look how cute they all are! They are all growing up so fast! I am so grateful that we were all able to get together one last time before my parents leave. I have the greatest family in the world!! Thanks for such a great weekend.