Family Time

We spent a lot of time with extended family this weekend. My nephew's first birthday party, and then a picnic at a local park with a creek and a fishing pond ...

Some of the children played in the creek. Making dams. Sliding down the slide into the creek. Catching minnows and crayfish.

Some went fishing. They caught and released. The pond is over-populated and the boys were asked to release the fish into the creek.

And, of course, there was eating. Lots and lots of eating. And a little tiny bit of sewing ...

Comments

Karyn said…
Sounds like a great weekend, but you're such a tease. A bit of sewing?
9:24 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
I too am curious. What sewing?

Looks like yet another great weekend :)
9:40 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
fun stuff! that first shot is really cool!
9:41 AM EDT
jessica said…
sounds like a super fabulous weekend! What fun!
10:20 AM EDT
Kat said…
I love the fish pic! Looks like fun.
10:57 AM EDT
periwinkle said…
looks like you all had a fun weekend
lisa x
3:27 PM EDT
Berber said…
Look at those little legs going... cute!
5:34 PM EDT
Me and Him said…
Looks like a great weekend.

Enjoy!
8:48 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
I love the picture of your boy with the fish. brings back great childhood memories.
10:43 PM EDT
utmommy said…
How fun!
2:24 AM EDT
Emily said…
Looks like summertime is in full swing!
9:38 AM EDT
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