Cousin summer camp

A few weeks back, Annie decided she wanted to do a summer camp for her cousins. 

So with planning help from Matt and Ben (Cam was at scout camp), they came up with 

some great indoor activities, outdoor games and craft projects. They planned every part

of it, including the schedule, the supplies they would need and the invitation. We sent it

out to our Utah cousins (and some California cousins who were visiting) on each side and

were thrilled when all but two (we sure  missed those two!) replied that they could make it.

We held the camp two days in a row at our new place, for three hours each day.

Annie ran the entire thing (the boys were incredibly helpful whenever they were

asked) and did such a fabulous job! I was just there to make sure everyone 

stayed happy and alive and to especially take care of the baby cousins.

Most all of the activities were the same each day (with the exception of one or two)

and the cousins seemed to have such a fun time. We were definitely exhausted after

the second day of camp, but it was worth it. And we sure hope it was worth it for

all of our cute cousins who live/were visiting here. (Boy did we miss those that

don't live here or that are too old to play with beach balls and pool noodles.)

And now, of course, some pictures from our two days of fun!

The cute cousins on the Allen side.

Sticker tag time.

Pipe cleaner creations.

Taking a little break for "recess" time.

The creation station. And boy were the creations fabulous.

And the darling cousins on the Davis side (minus the youngest who declined photo time).

Excavating small items out of ice blocks.

Sticker tag...again.

And more "recess" time.

Relay races involving beach balls and pieces of pool noodles.

Lunch time.

And both days ended with decorating shirts to be used for pajama tops.

Thanks for coming everyone! We are sure grateful to be close to family again.