winter family fun day

we hurried out to a church event after basketball - "winter family fun day." the plan was for sledding, hockey, snowball fights, etc. but there was no snow. none. but the plans had been adjusted and the event would still take place. it took place at the camp where matt and mason went overnight a few months ago. it was the first time for the rest of us. we weren't sure that manning could make it all day, but he did fantastic!

we showed up a little late and missed signing up for horseback rides (they were full by the time we arrived) so we went over to play games while we waited for a wagon ride.

manning held on tight to me so he "wouldn't fall off." at the turn around point about half the families got off to hike back. our kids wanted to keep riding. we played outside for a little bit before going in to get warmed up.

they served us lunch and dinner during our day and the kids loved getting to eat so many 'special' foods. i must admit that it was much better than i had expected (i was thinking hot dogs and grilled cheese sort of camp food). we had turkey or ham and cheese on pretzel buns, tater tots, chicken noodle soup and fruit with a salad bar option for lunch. there were lots of chips, granola bars and fruit for snacking on too - another big hit with our kiddos.

our kids might be as competitive as matt and i, so the games were a huge hit!

mason fell in love with ga-ga ball

manning and i went over to the building with heat and played a star wars freeze frame sort of game. he loved it! he keeps making the c3-po pose in the video.

and then we played a boys vs. girls game where everyone threw cheese balls and tried to get them to stick to a staffer's whipped cream topped shower cap. the boys loved throwing them at mrs. wendy.

working on our family 'mad lib.' the kids are hooked!

we made the video summary shown at church too - the kids were so excited! it wasn't what was planned, but it was a great time away as a family. love.