What could be better than my favorite time of the year spent with several of my favorite people? This past weekend we went up to Pokagon State Park and met up with my college friends (Jen, Kristy, Michelle, and Tara) and their families, between us we had 10 kids ranging in age from 10 months to 5 1/2 years old. The kids became fast friends and had so much fun together. We couldn't have asked for nicer weather, 60's and sunny. On Saturday we had a picnic lunch, the kids played on the playground equipment and jumped in piles of leaves. We went on a hike and stopped by the nature center before heading back to the inn. It just so happened that there was a Puppeteers convention going on, so we took some of the older kids to see a few puppet shows. With 10 young children we decided dinner in would be easier than a restaurant, so we ordered up some pizza. The inn has a really nice social area with table and chairs, sofas, and rockers. With our large group, we somewhat dominated the room, but we didn't mind. Our husbands graciously put the kids to bed, allowing time for the girls to have some quality time together in the evening. We gathered again for breakfast on Sunday morning before we all had to head our separate ways.
Although the miles may separate us physically, our friendships remain strong. I am so blessed to have these fine women in my life!
