Weekend with Friends

I am very fortunate to have friendships that have sustained over 25 years.  We have been there through all of life's milestones and now get to share motherhood and watch our kids play together.  One very big house in West Virginia with 8 adults and 7 children (4 and under) in our second annual weekend getaway.  It was filled with good food, great conversation, and lots of moving as the kids kept us all on our toes in a three story house.  There is such comfort in sitting around on a Sunday afternoon after all the kids are napping (or at least being quiet) and just talking- about mommy guilt, struggles, (and even some triumphs! :-)  Love these girls to the moon and back and so grateful for their friendship.  Here are some pictures from the weekend...

                                                                    Hot Tub time!

                                                           Early morning coloring time

                                                                   Feeding the goats

                                                                  First pony ride

              And in Mateus's words "I ride horse" which he likes to remind of us of....alot :-)

Hiking is so much different with a toddler...who wanted to be held the whole time despite the easy flat terrain and new environment to explore

                                                          Another morning play session

           This is our group making our way through the parking lot to the pool...We are greatly out numbered!

                                                     Swimming gave them their second wind

                                                    

                                    Noodle party!  If the other kids are doing it maybe I can too!

                                              Pretty sure we have a water boy on our hands!

From the farm to the lake....a weekend of new experiences

It's also great to visit family and be surrounded by the comfort of "home."  Last weekend was no exception.  Mateus also experienced his first visit to the farm and his first kayak ride.  Needless to say he loved it all and all the smiles are proof!

                                                            Feeding a baby cow

                                                           Pondering the rooster?

                                                         He loved to touch the chin!

                                                                      Tractor time

                                                                And the real deal!

                                                           Just a boy and his thoughts

                                                                      Kayak ride

                                                                This boy loves dogs!