13 November 2007

la famille

Most of my mum's side of the family dropped in on Saturday for an early Thanksgiving fete. There was eating, swinging, football spiraling, chasing after dogs and children, analyzing of the officials' calls during the Auburn game, a nap here and there, plus the showing off of some impressive four-square skills.




My cousins and their wives are so good with my children.







Needless to say, the kiddos are now pining after a puppy.




{Apparently my improvised camera-stand wasn't quite level; just tilt your head to the left a few degrees. And try not to notice the lovely poses of those two children up front. Their mother should really do something about them.}







Ah yes, the four-square games. My cousin Kyle would say things like, "My rules are: slams, twists, dirty bombs, 360's, full spikes, inverse tornadoes. And I have no idea what any of that means." An afternoon to remember, indeed.


I am blessed.

7 comments:

Tonya said...

Love it...

Looks like a beautiful day...simple...pure...and with the ones you love...

...your boys are so funny...those are the pics that are gonna make you tear up when they are men and you are looking through the old family photos.

Your photos are so crisp and cool...I love everything you put here...

Tonya

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Yay for family!

I got a new camera yesterday and I thought of you! =P

Melissa said...

What a fantastic day! We are headed to see family in the next little bit and I can't wait :)
Great photos :)

Anonymous said...

You're in luck!! Just today Jeanie P. asked me if you guys would be interested in a puppy. They have seven to get rid of. So just say the word and I'll bring it with me when we come for Thanksgiving.

Oh yeah, it's part Lab. No problem right?

Love said...

lovin' that 4 square!! good times. =)

Katy said...

What a great time! i love all the pics!!! :)

Melissa said...

What a fantastic day! We are headed to see family in the next little bit and I can't wait :)
Great photos :)