we were doing a few other things which have become our own Labor Day traditions.
traditions like ziplining into a lake 3 at a time.
traditions like the rush of the screamer swing.
(at this point in the picture, Drew yelled up to Ashlyn and cousins Bo and Maddie, “Pack your underwear!” That boy’s a kick.)
traditions like climbing from tree to tree.
4 of us preferred watching safely from the ground while sipping our skittles, swedish fish, and M&M milkshake.
the other 2 were super brave…and seriously focused while very far from ground.
traditions like tubing over and over again.
love my niece Abby’s expression here. Seriously having a good time.
We even got to visit with a friend
and meet a new friend, her new baby girl Joni.
who was not so happy about posing for pictures because she just wanted her mommy. And, that’s a good thing.
(please note and appreciate my efforts of dressing up for 80s night…fringed t-shirt, people, hanging off my neck Flashdance-style. Found the directions on how to make it online with a posting titled “How to Make a Totally Rad 80s T-shirt.”)
The girls went with the Cyndi Lauper look…and managed to look oh-so-cute as they posed in another group’s picture. Someone right now is probably looking at their pictures wondering who these children belong to and why they are in their pictures.
traditions of watching some super funny guys do crazy things that my kids now can’t stop imitating. Even Lydia is mimicking these guys.
And, traditions like hearing some great teaching (including some from my very own hubby who did a great job).
Who needs BBQ? Young Life’s Labor Day Family Camp has been a tradition in my family for years–my parents ran it and now my older sister and her husband run it. And, our whole family looks forward to it all year long.
Mark your calendars–Labor Day weekend 2012 in Glen Spey, NY.