Monday night was the 1st basketball game of the season...my #23 is now #35. His choice. Alex had a great game...it's going to be a fun season!
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Packed and ready to go...we were heading out on vacation to Big Bear. Could barely fit the boys, who all had to sit in one row. Matthew was a bit tired of all the family togetherness and we hadn't even left yet.
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This could be part of the reason...one crazy kid for sale. Cheap.
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Off we drove, into the mountains. Toward the snow.
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One cool cell phone tower, meant to blend in to the scenery.
Wierd.
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A little less than two hours later and we were in Big Bear Village...charming.
Tiny, yet with two Starbucks...one with a drive-thru.
God is good.
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Crazy kid helping to unload...the house is great. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a game room for the kids. Lots and lots of kids...8 to be exact, ranging from 2 - 18.
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Brian, Alex, Nate, Kelsey and Maddie.
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The 1st morning, the two brothers having coffee. Cracks me up that they are wearing the same pj's!
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Cousins, eating breakfast.
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Sophie Michele making apple pie. Isn't she perfect? Plus, she has a most perfect name.
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Last night the snow started falling...big, fluffly snowflakes. We suddenly had kids running and playing out back in the dark...priceless. Today is turkey day...Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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This sounds like some sort of holiday movie!
ReplyDeleteLots of kids is 8 kids? Hmmmm.... I have half of that all the time. Add in friends, and there is always someone home.
ReplyDeleteIf there's snow, are you wearing socks?