Vancouver Island

I am sitting on the couch right now posting about vacation and it is not after 8pm.  That is very big for me.  Ava is taking a nap and Kiara and Mckenna are playing with a friend in our basement.  This is day 2 of this and I could definitely get used to it!  Most of the time kids come over to our house to play.  The other day, Tom and I were talking about how both of our houses growing up were the ones that everyone came to.  I loved it this way growing up and I really love it now for our kids.  Anyway, back to vacation.....

Vancouver Island was perfect.  The weather was decent (thank goodness) and the company was fabulous.  All of my brothers and their families were there.  We missed Gramps like crazy but we were glad that Gram could come up for a few days .  I have no idea how I am going to pick just a few pictures to share on this blog.  We took around 100 pictures and they are all really good. 

We arrived at camp around 5:30 pm.  We were planning on getting there around 2:30 but had a little trouble at the boarder.  It appears that if you accidentally bring your car title instead of your 1 year old daughters birth certificate, are coming from Seattle but living in Ohio, driving your grandfathers car and are going to property on the water that you are actually camping on, it might seem to those who don't know you that you are trying to smuggle a baby into Canada.  Anyway, we were late but it didn't matter once we arrived.  Brian's family was there and had set up our tents for us (thank you) .  We arrived to cold beer, good food, and a great time!

We have arrived!!

We had a sandbar the next afternoon but that was the end of it for a few days. 

The following day Jeff & Steven's families arrived and that is when the fun began!

Kiara & Ryan looking for crabs.

Casting was a huge part of our vacation and everyone loved it!

Especially Tom, who caught his first fish EVER!!

Due to the lack of sandbar, the guys & kids took the boat to Miracle Beach for some sand and fishing time.  It was a beautiful day and very fun!

Look at those kids ready to get back into the boat.

Ava's first experience with sand.

Love this picture of Emily & Mc, the curly haired girls.

After the kids went to bed, the adults played games.  I am sure the neighbors loved the laughter and craziness that went on....

I don't have a pic of Holly :( but she was there too)!!

Gram arrived just in time for the talent show.  The kids had snacks, drinks, and entertainment. 

The crew welcoming everyone to the show!

The audience.

Uncle Brian participated in the talent show and brought up the kids to help him in his performance!

These three were playing and laughing SO HARD.  I wish I had it on film.

Emily wanted to wash her feet like her big girl cousins.  It was so sweet.  Look how happy she is!!

SMORES!

Cuddles for Uncle Steven.

I loved being up at Camp with my brothers!  It was a great, great time!