Cousin Camp

Just back from a relaxing little getaway to The Ridges resort in the mountains of Hiawasee, GA. It was a mission of Omi and Papa to get everyone together this year. The Tully cousins got to meet Meredith and Eliza Kate for the first time. The last event that we were all together was at Miller's first birthday party three years ago. What an amazing blessing for Miller and Eliza Kate to have cousins to play with at the lake.

Our family keeps expanding, so we had to stay in two large lakeside condos to accommodate all the kiddos. The resort was designed to host families and reunions with lots of kid friendly activities...fishing, swimming, bean bag tossing, playground and sandbox fun, board game tables and smores by the fire pit to name a few. There was never a dull moment.

Sweet Lizzie Kat is an absolute joy to travel with. So far, she just goes with the flow on vacation. Mommy enjoyed laying out in the shade with her baby girl. She hasn't had her first official swim yet, but she had to at least look the part of a bathing beauty.

Between Frisbee throwing and games of tag on the lawn, Miller was in cousin camp heaven. This boy was meant to grow up in a large family with lots of running activity. He thrives on all the action packed fun and laughter. Landon and I always comment that Miller would never miss us if the Duggars decided to adopt him :)

Cousin Annalisa is the closest in age to Miller with only six months in between them. Miss Annalisa was quite the fashion plate of the weekend with coordinating hats and sunglasses to match her swimsuits and play outfits.

Another highlight of the weekend was celebrating Landon's 32nd birthday..Red Sox style of course. All the cousins were there to sing our rowdy birthday chorus and share in Uncle Landon's big day.
This is what summer was meant to be, spending time with family and togetherness. We left with wonderful memories and hopes of another reunion in 2011!

(Check out Miller's picture pose:)