"Family" picnic

Yesterday a whole gang of us got together, 18 of us to be exact. Some of our good friends and their families got meet in a park in Crete, Ne and had a picnic. It was a nice relaxing afternoon. All of the kids played together very nicely, especially when you consider the age ranges--8 to 1 month. The adults played nicely also, or as well as we know how. It was very nice to see the Lynn, Ryan and family make it up from MO~~~~~very very nice to see them. It was sad for all of us not to see Jeff and Tricia though. We think they had a horse issue to deal with at the last minute. Whatever the case, everyone thinks that we should do it again. I agree, it is nice to have another generation get to hang out with each other....after all we didn't turn out to bad, so if our children play together it shouldn't end up in disaster. Well, not much more to report. Adding more photos though. Everyone take care!!!!

Dena, Jared & the girls.

"Mommy says we shouldn't stick out our tongues like that or our face
will freeze like it"





"Sure glad we don't have one of these at home"

Just hanging out~enjoying the company.

What a cute crowd!

~Girls just wanna have fun~

On the road again.......

So, the month of July was spent on the road. Or so it seemed. We had a quiet 4th of July at home. Invited Jared's parents over to bbq and watch some fireworks with us. Then the following weekend we headed west. We went camping for 2 nights at Lake Maconaughy with the Gill family. It was a pretty good time. I think that Seanna and I would have had an even better time if we were feeling better. We each caught summer colds. Then there was Cassidy dislike of sleeping outdoors. This trip has really spurred our search for a pop-up camper for next summer. The following weekend we packed up and headed west again. This time to North Platte for Jared's Grandma's 80th birthday reception. It was nice to see the Larrie Patterson family together and a few of the other relatives. However, we are anxious to have a quiet weekend at home~not sure when that might happen though. We are going west again this upcoming weekend (although not quite as far) to enjoy a picnic with a group of long-time friends and their families. Lots of kids and lots of food. That is what summer is all about........

So, I am including a couple of new pictures~a couple are good for some comic relief.

Take Care!

Dena, Jared, Seanna & Cassidy