Awesome Auntie
Brookie put together a three day cousins camp this year. It was held at the Ranch and the kids were told to bring nothing but a sleeping bag, a swimsuit, a flashlight, and a smile. We gathered on the first night at about 6:30pm and chowed on
bbq'd hot dogs and watermelon. The evening activity was "Cousin's Idol" where each kid was given the opportunity to sing their favorite song underneath the disco ball. Afterward the cousins all changed into their pj's and piled into their tents where they talked and whispered for hours before finally falling asleep. On the second day of camp Papa made pancakes for breakfast and afterward everyone went for a morning bike ride where BOTH Camille and Brenden learned to ride without training wheels! The afternoon was spent on the
water slide and as a service project the kids all made cards for our
soldiers. That night they all crowded into Nana and Papa's living room for a movie night with popcorn, licorice, and
root beer floats. Wednesday morning the cousins all worked together to clean up the messes and organize the tents. They were tired and a bit cranky from two days of fun coming to an end... but without a doubt, they had a blast and can't wait to see what Auntie
Brookie has in store for NEXT YEAR! Thank you Nana and Papa for opening your home to all of our crazy kiddos, and thank you Meredith for your helpful, supportive hand, and
Brookie... thank you for your amazing imagination, endless patience, and beaming smile. We love you!
