Labor Day

David, the kids and I made a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, for a family reunion over Labor Day weekend. There were a total of 20 people - David's grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom, dad and sister. David's the oldest of all his cousins, so we're the only ones, at this point, with children. However, two of his cousins are pregnant and we were able to have a baby shower for both of them while we were there!

We stayed at a Wyndham resort, and split up between three condos. It worked out really well! There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and it wasn't even too bad all hanging out in one place. The resort had a water park with it, so we had plenty to do. Xander had a ball - and his mom and dad did, too!! :)

It was great to see everyone, get away for the weekend, and enjoy a lot of fun activities!

KJ and AJ :)

David, Becky and some of their cousins.

GG scolding her grandchildren - apparently you're never too old for Grandma to take you over her knee. Metaphorically, of course. :)

Sweet Amelia Jayne - so tired. She had a busy weekend!!

The Vortex.
Man, was this one scary! You get inside a plastic vault-type thing, standing on a plastic platform.  A piece of plastic closes you in, so it's almost like you're in a coffin. Then there's a voice that says, "3, 2, 1." (It was very Hunger Games.) And the floor drops out from under you so that you fall straight down and go through the slide. It was absolutely terrifying. I did it twice.

Xander is the only person who can get Grandma in the water. And she played in the water with him for the whole day!!

Xander WILL find a car no matter where we go.

My family :)

Most of the fam

Amelia Jayne enjoyed the little water sprinklers, fountains and the zero-entry swimming pool where she could sit in the super-shallow water.

This is everyone!!

The Baby shower!! David's aunt Janell made this cake - isn't it gorgeous?? It was yummy, too :)
Both Mamas are having boys, so that worked out well!!

Xander and Grandma

The pregnant ladies. :)
David's cousin, Ame, on the left with their cousin Justin and his wife, Thea. They're both due early next year - Thea in January and Ame in February.

Justin, Thea, David's other cousin Lacey and uncle EC.

David's uncle Mark, aunt Karen, cousins Ame and KJ, and KJ's husband, Cory.