Fam Jam 21012

Each year we learn a little something to make the next even better. Since we decided Prineville was going to be our annual destination and it was going to be hot enough to actually spend time in the lake, we bought a "relaxation station" to anchor in the water, Grammy and Grandpa added a pully system for the boat so we could go in and out from shore easier as well as a "bimini" top. The sun is so intense, is was great to have some shade. I think the most successful addition was my parents renting a cabin overlooking the water. They had a gorgeous view of the lake where we could watch the sunset. The cabin had air conditioning, running water, and a shower in the bathroom. They'll never go back to a tent after this experience! The cabin wasn't big enough for us all, but it was nice to sit in the cool air for a bit. Plus the sink was great for washing dishes! We hauled them all the way up to the cabin every night because it was so much easier than washing them in a tub. We brought a wheelbarrow which made it easier to drag all of our "stuff" from one camp to the next (another thing learned from last year!). Hopefully next year we can get sites a little closer together, we got our excercise, although a good thing from all the food we ate! That is something we've gotten right from the start, we always have such good food. This year... tacos, "omelets in a bag", yummy flank steak marinated and wrapped around asparagus and onion then grilled (Becki and Dallas have the name of this, but I can't remember), turkey clubs, steak, "cowboy casserole" in the Dutch oven, yogurt parfaits, and of course s'mores and all the snacks and goodies in between!

The view from Grammy and Grandpa's cabin. We'll be having that every year from now on, it was gorgeous!

Uncle Dan brought a little activity for the kids. They made tambourines for music night

the crew

Silly kids!

the "relaxation station".

All tuckered out! The cushy boat plus the rocking motion of the waves and he was out!

The kids took a shot at ladder golf.

"Elmo Buddies"

Steve and Steph's addition this year. I say addition because we all used them, maybe the rest of us more than them. We gave them a hard time for bringing these "camping" chairs, but they were actually really comfortable!

Goin' for a stroll with Uncle Dan