Pinery 2015

This little cartoon ACTUALLY DOESN'T describe our little weekend at the Pinery!!! Well . .  . not all of it . . . not even most of it! We arrived Friday afternoon/evening and we didn't get a single drop of rain until Sunday evening at 10pm . . . .at which point we just went to bed . . . so it was really no big deal!!  EXCEPT . . . that it didn't stop raining . . . and it just kept raining as we woke up, had breakfast, and packed up.  Less than ideal!   BUT as we loaded ourselves into the van  (which was rather full even before we put the humans in) soggy and groggy . . . Raffi burst on with, "The more we get together . . . .the happier we'll be!" and I thought, "Yep, that's about right.  Time with friends is so valuable and I'm really glad that we took the time to get away for a little bit and enjoy the company of our dear friends Mike and Jenn and family!" 

 

We began the weekend with coffee and a campfire  . . . two of my favorite things about camping

Saturday morning was more of the above and then we headed out for a hike!  The Pinery is huge and especially if you are not familiar with it, seems a little overwhelming! Thankfully Jenn knows the place and was quick to point out the best things for the best times.

 A colorful bunch!

We ended up at the beach . . . and though we were all fully clothed and though the water felt much like ice, it didn't stop certain crazy individuals from entering.

And though most stopped at their feet . . . or knees . . . Kade and Ian were fearless and kept right on going.  They actually had brain freeze from the water, but they stayed and enjoyed the water for quite a while!

Karter enjoyed the stones, and the water combination. It kept him well entertained.

Then it was back to the campsite.

After lunch we went back to the beach and this time everyone was ready and dressed!

There was lots to do on the beach and in the dunes and they got plenty dirty. 

Jonathan made her go in and get washed off.  BRRR.

Lots of shivers  . . . and chattering teeth!

Kevin as usual stayed 98 % dry and gave the water a wide berth.

Konnor enjoyed his time at the beach. This kid is just so easy going!

More campfire time after church on Sunday.

A group picture . . .  looking good;)

My dear friend Jenn and I.  Can you believe that we get mistaken for eachother over and over??   I blame it on the hair colour/last name combination.   Funny to me every time!

One more visit to the beach before the sun went down . . . .

This girl is so full of life!

Kevin, Kade, Ian, Jordan

Konnor and Jonathan

The four boys made a fairly decent raft . . . until they set sail.  Then there were lots of things floating in various directions in the lake.

Kylie and her imagination at work again . . . 

Thanks Mike and Jenn and family for another super fun weekend!  It was good to get away and even though the time went by far too fast, we enjoyed the time we had.  We hope Ian will allow you to carry on our tradition despite his severe bout of poison ivy!  Thanks for your friendships and the good talks (limited though they were this time around!).  Thanks also for the sugar and for covering for us with all the other things we forgot or didn't get around to!  You guys are the best. Till next time!