Monday, July 13, 2009

July 4th week in Ohio



The Kandell, Marsh, Desatoff and Lovell kids July 4, 2009



Well, our annual 4th of July trip to Ohio did not disappoint. This trip had it all. Cousins. Fun. Get togethers. Fireflies. Donkeys. Rides on the golf cart. And family fun.


Each year as my kids and the cousins get older, they find more and more adventures to have together. Right now the cousin count stands at 10 {6 boys and 4 girls} with 2 more girls due by the end of 2009. And they are all under age 7.



we fished...



.....had some popsicles...




and fed donkeys....




and chased ducks...



....and took rides {and ran from kill-dozer}




Spent July 4th morning at Kent Fest....






Did crafts with Grandma Sue...



...watched fireworks.....




did the huge tarp slip and slide.... again...




...even improved the ride this year




...played with cousins...





... had a family party with the Kandell side too....





ran 5k's (well, some did)



and.. it wouldn't be a real Kandell get together without all the food you could ever want... or need. Yum.







Best Ohio 4th of July yet.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

I will stay longer NEXT YEAR

Lisa said...

Ady looks so much like you! I think she has some of the same smiles and stuff. I love the tarp slip and slide!!

Amber Lynn said...

I love all the pictures! so cute! Erics Parents sure have made their home such a fun amazing place for family to gather! Its beautiful!

AnnieB said...

Looks like so much fun. Such a magical place! It's so fun to see all of Eric's family and cousins and their offspring. I was trying to match them up! So cute!

T n T - K n K said...

Your a very good photographer. You must have picked up quite a few lessons from the family pics you all take (which are to die for..gorgeous!) How was the weather there? It looks beautiful. Love love love the pics of all the kids..too cute!

mours43 said...

Love your photos, especially the food ones! Yummy...what is the dish with the tomatoes on top and breadcrumbs? You and Eric have such an awesome family and are very blessed.