cousins

i keep thinking about this weekend...

and how great it was to be with family, in the quiet peacefulness of our lake getaway. i also keep thinking about all the laughs and fun...although, these two boys might have had the most fun of all.

they skipped rocks (or rather threw them)...

and posed patiently for their sweet mother/aunt...

made adventures for themselves and for mr. beary...

and laughed...

and in the midst of it all, cousins became life long friends.

my own favorite childhood memories involve my cousins. big family gatherings with lots of food, lots of laughing, and lots of fun and games. not a lot of money, or technology, or fancy toys...just simple people loving each other and the time they had together.

i'm not sure when we will be able to getaway again, but for now....

the secret happiness i have from the wonderful memories made this weekend, will hold me over until next time....