It was awesome that all three families were able to arrive at lunch time on Friday and since I knew the kids would be "tired" of being in a car for so long, we decided to have them meet us at Panther Creek State Park (near our home) for a picnic lunch (Thanks Teresa) that had a little bit of something for everyone. The kids had a lot of fun running and playing with each other and attacking Mamaw Teeta with light sabers!! Then we took them to the playground and the kids (and grandkids) had a blast. Only one small "accident" that poor Landon survived (learned about the dangers of straddling bars). Ouch!
After relaxing around the house for the afternoon we then went to Angelo's at the Green in White Pine for dinner and then went to Jo & Gene's house to relax around a big fire (as much as possible with small children), and roasting marshmallows which everyone enjoyed along with jokes and stories told on each other.
Saturday we had a HUGE lunch for family and friends and a BIG BIG thanks to Teresa for getting so much done ahead of time but also to all of my sons who set up the canopy and especially my daughters-in-law who helped Teresa so much around the kitchen. I was glad my mother, father and sister could come down (hope you can come next time Jerry, sorry you had to work) along with Teresa' family. A huge thanks to my brother-in-law David who helped us get chairs, tables, and life jackets for everyone and drove the boat later.
We played lots of corn hoe (yay to the "old guys") for making a great come back on certain young people and the time to talk and be together both as family & friends. Hopefully someone can add some photos from that day as I didn't take too many as I was having too much fun.
We then went and got pizzas and took a "dinner cruise" on Lake Cherokee on Gene's platoon boat which was a lot of fun. And while it was sad to have everyone start to leave (house began to mimic a tomb as it was SO QUIET), it helps to remember all of the wonderful memories that were created this weekend and will always be cherished!
