Mackay Madness: Cherry Hill 2008

Each summer the Mackay and Culley Families meet at Cherry Hill for a Family Reunion. We have a whole day of running around the waterpark. The kids absolutely love the big "pirate ship" in the middle of the kiddie pool with two giant slides going down each side. And the "lazy river" is the best place to just sit in your tube and relax. We always complain about getting all ready to go, but it really is so much fun to see everyone and the kids are making so many memories with all of their cousins.

We went down the night before and met Chris and Jen and their kids for a little dinner and game night. It was a great way to kick-off the festivities!

We always have such a great reunion dinner. This year we had Chris & Jen's dutch oven chicken, and Uncle Allens awesome grilled potatoes. And of course Torri brought the yummiest cupcakes from "Dippities." We certainly didn't lose any weight that day!!!

Later in the evening, all the kids went miniature golfing, rock climbing, to the batting cages, and the awesome arcade!!! Hannah and her friend "Abby" really got into the shooting games this year. So funny for a couple of girly girls!

We also celebrated Macie, Luke, Hannah, and Addies birthdays. All and all it was a great weekend with the "fam."

From the mouths of "our babes":

*Our doorbell rang. Chance ran to get it. No one was there. He said, "oh darn,it must have been a knocker-ditcher." (Otherwise known as a doorbell ditcher.)

*Chance climbed in the back of the car this afternoon, and said "ewww mom, the back of your car smells gross...it smells like fries and poo all mixed together."

There was a little boy acting very naughty in Chances primary class...he turned and told the boy that he was an "ANGRY ELF." The teacher told me that it made her whole day and she nearly peed her pants laughing. (We were visiting at a different ward, which makes it even funnier because he didn't even know the boy.)

*Chance's kindergarten teacher's name is Mrs. Rasband, he came home and told Brandon that her name is Mrs. Wristband! Close enough

*As we were driving through the farmlands, Addie blurts out from the backseat, "it's cool how HAY grows, it just randomly pops up in perfect little blocks!" (She was DEAD serious)

*We came home from camping and Addie turns to me and says, "Mom, it feels so good to be home and walk on the grass and have a cup of milk!"

*We ate at a "Thai" restaurant tonight. Addie was so sick of peanuts on all of the food. She finally looked at me and said, "what the heck, do they have a peanut tree in that kitchen or what?"

*Chance asked me, "Mom, why Jesus make me so fast?" (Basically asking why he is such a fast runner)

*Chance was looking through the neighbors fence at their dog and he came running back across the street and said " oh sick, that dog just bless you'd all over my face!" Apparently, that means the dog sneezed on him!

*Chance calls "Walkie Talkies"... "Hickey Tickies"

*Hannah told me that we are going to give her "arthritis" because we are making her camp in a tent this year. (We sold our big fifth wheel last year.) Poor kids!

*We went thru the drive-up at Wendy's and they were out of Frosty's. As we pulled away, Chance murmurs to himself: "damn, damn, damn!" (I will take full responsibility for that one!) Needless to say, we had a little chat!

*Chance says that "chocolate milk" is his favorite taste!

*Chance was picking the seat of his pants today, and I said "what's wrong son, do you have a snuggy?" And he said, "no mom, I don't have a snuggly, my bums are just stuck together.

*Tonight at dinner, Addie told us that her favorite solid food is BUTTER and her favorite liquid food is SPRAY BUTTER!

*Chance told me today that his brain was making him scared to go to school. (He just kept holding his head in his hands)

*We had a "chick" die this weekend. Of course the kids made us do a burial. Apparently it freaked Chance out, and he wouldn't sleep in his bed because he just knew there were dead chicks in the sheets, and his feet could feel the feathers!

Easton "Such a Big Miracle, in such a Little Boy"

For those that don't know, our little boy nearly drowned in a bathtub accident when he was just 7 months old. I had run a bath for myself and left Easton (who could barely crawl) in his room on the floor. I ran out to the kitchen to clean up a glass my daughter had broken. When I returned to the bath... Easton had pulled himself into the bathroom and was floating face down in the water. He had his feet pajama's on which helped him slip over the side. He was under for about two - four minutes and it took four minutes of CPR from his daddy before he took his first breath. He was taken by ambulance to "Primary's" where he stayed in the ICU overnight. He had a full recovery. We are so, so lucky! He is ONE YEAR OLD now and we're so happy that our heavenly father decided that we could keep him!!! He brings so much SUNSHINE into our lives. "We love you Eastie". I put this on my blog for my own journal, but also for people to always be aware of your kids around water...they are capable of sooo much more than you may think!

3 comments:

jenn said...: Even with Dance Camp, you still got your post done before me! You are a rock star.

Cute pictures! I need copies. :)

The kids sure do love this annual activity, don't they? Thanks for coming up to chill with us on Friday. It was fun!; July 24, 2008 at 11:44 PM
jenn said...: As a side note, can I just say how much I love your "Out of the mouths of babes" column on the side of your blog. It's my favorite! Cracks me up every time.; July 24, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Natali Thompson said...: That looks like so much fun. I haven't been to Cherry Hill since I was little-I might have to get my kids out there soon. What about celebrating your birthday as well???! I am not sure what day it is exactly-I have just seen it is this month on Bree's blog...so happy birthday! (probably belated now); July 25, 2008 at 9:12 AM

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Cherry Hill 2008

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