Happy Thanksgiving!

We spent Thanksgiving at Joyce and Dick Barta's this year.  We had a great time as usual.  Good weather, great food and awesome company.  The second cousins all ran and played hard ALL day.  I can't believe they were still standing at dinner time.

 I love how Jack and Caroline are just standing off to the side... didn't take them long to join in!

Gavin's turn to be tackled.

Sadey wasn't so sure what to think about Dudley, at first she was scared of him and by the end of the day they were chasing each other and romping around.  A few times Sadey knocked Dudley for a loop, it was hilarious.

Uncle Dick took us over to this old barn that is being restored.  It was 3 separate barns that were later connected... it was really cool.

From the back:  Austin Barta, Amber Kile, Elise and Lauren
Jack and Caroline Harrison and Gavin Barta.





The owner told us that for years they have been trying to figure out how old the barn was and one day got a glimpse of this... 1869!

Gavin the little monkey! (You can see the chop marks from the Ax that chopped the beams by hand!!)

This is in the basement of the barn.

Good Buddies!

When I counted to 3... Craig peeked into the photo...

Exploring in the loft!

Craig's job was to help everyone down.

After a busy day of playing and eating.... the kids hopped in the hot tub!  They are finally all old enough so an adult doesn't have to go in!  It's not overly relaxing in there with this crew!

Just Dance on the X-Box!

Gavin hanging out with Dudley.

The kids finally were ready to wind down for a movie.

Are they worn out????

Our morning ended with a play put on my Elise, Lauren and Caroline.  Before we came downstairs Lauren said "Please turn off your cell phones and no flash photography"... I died laughing!!