Labor Day in Pine

Chalk up another Labor Day at the cabin.  It seems like we're here every year at this time and I'm so glad we are.  I probably have more vacation memories from Pine than any place else in the world.  I've been going there since I was a little girl and now our children are following suit.   Truly, we are so grateful that my Grandpa Reid and Grandma Sue had the foresight to build this place so many years ago.  It's such a fun retreat for our family and only an hour and half away.  Can't beat that.  It was a little warmish this trip - more so than any of our other outings to Pine over the summer.  But we still played hard, especially, the kiddos, as always.

Mike was helping the kids with their trigger eye and all things gun-related.  No worries - just pellet guns and BB guns this trip.  Afton is so hooked.  She totally wants a gun for Christmas!  She was using Easton's all weekend long (much to Easton' dismay).  Yes, Easton is only five, and yes, he has his own BB gun.  Courtesy of Mike & Shari.  It was his Christmas gift last year. 

And they did lots and lots of swinging.  Uncle Mike hooked up the rope swing again and our kids just swing and swing until their hands are raw.  A piece of rope and a tube.  It doesn't take much to entertain our troops.

 Grandpa worked outside all day as always. He's up early and hardly comes inside at all during the day except to grab a bite to eat or drink of water.  He loves the outdoors and he always finds things to keep him busy and active.  This trip, he worked on some water well issues with Mike, and then we picked all the ripe apples off the trees before leaving.  We've been enjoying them all week!

  

Tate and Krissie have a special magical connection.  They totally understand each other and Tate takes such great care of her.  I was lucky enough to steal a picture of Tate walking Krissie out to take a ride on the golf cart.  So precious!

Here are our cute girls after church on Sunday.  Aren't they beautiful?