Cousins Camp

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Everyone arrived today minus Drew (Colton was sleeping when the photo was taken)!  It was good to see Riley for a little bit before he had to go back home.  My boys were so excited to see their cousins.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012--Cousins Camp Begins--DAY #1
A lot of work went into this cousins camp, but it was worth it because the kids had fun and there seemed to be less tantrums.  Thanks to all my sisters and my mom for all the work.  The kids were split up into four groups:  Group #1--Preston, Wyatt, Eve, Brenna, and Brady;  Group #2--Anna, Tessa, Gavin, and Bryant; Group #3--Logan, Aaron, Bree, and Sadie;  Group #4--Ellie, Clark, and Bryce.  Grandma made everyone a book with things that they learned about, and they also had a spot to write a journal entry for each day.  Today the two older 2 groups went bowling with Grandpa and Aunt Becky in the morning and the younger 2 groups played games at the church.  Kristi-Lynn and I were in charge of the younger groups.  Then we had centers which included Baking, craft, learning about table manners, and also learning about our ancestors.  Then we had a water fight in the backyard.  That night we watched a home movie that Grandma put together.  During the day, the kids were able to earn beads for participation and good behavior.  In the midst of all this structured activity, the kids were able to have free time.  I love it when we all work together!  It was a fun filled day!

Thursday, July 12, 2012--DAY #2
Today we did our centers in the morning.  The centers included a game, craft (Fun Fusion), learning about our ancestors, and learning our day to day manners.  Then after lunch, we went to the Hollywood Recreation Center Activity Pool.  It was a fun time!

Friday, July 13, 2012
The Fun Fusion was a BIG HIT!  The kids wanted to do more fun fusion projects before they headed home!  Everyone left today!  The boys had so much fun with everyone!