Graham Fam 2013

We were at the Lake this weekend for the much anticipated annual Graham Family Vacation! As usual, it was wrapped in sunshine, laughter, and blessings. 

This is my very favorite picture from the whole weekend.  The look on Mom's face says it all.  It was pure joy having all of her 'babies' home.  














After the quick and painless annual professional photo shoot, it was time to lounge with Grandpa & cousin buddies!

Lounging lasted all of 5 minutes for most of them, including Hadley, who was determined to climb that rope to reach Grandpa's 5 dollar bill at the top!

Then on inside to celebrate Piper's birthday (and Bryndel's) with Oma, Opa, & Grandpa Jerry as well.  Grandma made that beautiful 'throwback' cake for the girls!  (she perfected it for Michael, Nathan, & me as kids)









I love how Jeremiah is helping blow the candles out, and Kenzie was singing, "Happy Birthday dear Piper and Kenzie!"

Bryndel... could NOT get enough!  She loooooved Grandma's cake!

Saturday morning's sunshine called for a nice leisurely walk all 17 of us.

What little buddies.

This one melts my heart.  Savannah was often heard asking, "Where is my friend with the glasses?"  Hadley :)

And look how these two have grown!  They were a riot to watch together.

Saturday's sunshine also called for SWIMMING!  

Hadley practiced her first ever cannon balls!

Nap/quiet time brought a much needed cup of coffee and adult time.

The women relaxed while the men showed off trying to play a mean game of 'cups' in the lake.

After naps the older kiddos tried tubing for the first time, before we headed across the lake for dinner.  The kids could have played in the sand all evening while we listened to the live music.

Grammie snuggles were plentiful.

Bryndel really enjoyed both her Uncle Mike & Uncle Nathan.



















We finished out the night with the perfect lakeside bonfire just the 8 of us adults. 

~ Cylas 11 mos, Kenzie 2.5, Jeremiah 6, Piper 5, Savannah 3.75, Brooklyn 7.75, Hadley 6.75, Asher almost 2, and Bryndel 1 ~

B.L.E.S.S.E.D.

(and weird)