Thursday, August 15, 2013

Farwell Reunion 2013

 Mid-June we had our 2013 Farwell Reunion (my college besties) in the Dells.  We got there a little early so the kids and I bummed at the outlets until check-in.  We killed all our time in the Disney store and Carter & Audrey thought they would get to leave with these guys.  Guess again!
 The last time we met up in the Dells we only stayed 1 night and it wasn't enough.  This time we stayed 2.  Our first night we ordered in pizza for dinner and had a pizza party on the floor.  We had family suites so we had space to all be together.
 Gabe, Drew and Carter always have a blast together.  I can't even tell you how many times they went down these slides together.  The second night they ended up all in 1 bed together.  I wish I would have gotten a picture of it.
 Audrey, Claire, Maelle and Emerson
 2 of the moms stayed outside with the kiddos and the other 2 went up to the rooms to bring down food for lunch.  We enjoyed a nice picnic lunch.

 The second night we took the kids out to Buffalo Phil's for dinner.  We managed to get there early enough to get 2 train tables.  They bring all the drinks and food out on a train.  The kids of course loved it!
 Lounging pool side after dinner
 The kids goofing around and dancing.
 Amy made funny videos of them dancing and running around
 Huddled around to see their latest creation
 Attempting a group picture at the end of the day,  Not smart, I know.  We always try to get one of them in age order.
Amelia-8, Gabe-7, Carter-7, Drew-6, Claire-5, missing Maelle-5, Audrey-4, Emerson-3, Evelyn-10 months
 Their attention only lasts so long.  Evelyn is just sitting there watching the chaos unfold. 
 The next morning we managed to get a picture with all of them in it.  All you need is a luggage cart.
 Last minute moms picture courtesy of Carter.
Hillary, Mel, Me & Amy 
 The boys hug it out one last time
Amy made us these awesome canvases!  I love that our friendship has stood the test of time and distance.  I already look forward to the next reunion.

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