Summer Family Fun

THIS is how the Herndon's do a celebratory meal!

As always, summer is a time when we kick back and relax with family.  In June, Kellie requested a shrimp boil for her birthday, so we gathered in the garage and threw the food out on a table.  Pretty good eats.

Dwight and Rex in Dwight's boat with the little ones.

We like to go to Cowley County State Lake with the Shoups and their grandgirls, who seem like our own.  The girls keep us laughing, and Shae was proud that she was no longer afraid to go out in her Papa's boat.

Ready for some dogs and marshmallows

A big family gathering this summer was to meet the Herndons at Candlewyck Resort in Grove, Oklahoma. We rented a house and some smaller places for a weekend and really had a good time.  All of the extended family were able to attend except Michael and his Jenica, and Jeffrey.

Scott & Kellie played with Audrey and Josselyn

The hot temps made the pool very inviting.

The pool next to the house was refreshing, and gave us a place to visit while we avoided the heat.  Oma & Opa drove over from Bella Vista to see everyone, since our families have been entwined for so many years.  The topics under discussion were multiple, and it was a great time to get back in touch with each other.

Lexie and her Daddy

Matt took to skiing like he had never been away from it.

There was time for some to fish, and time for some to go water skiing or tubing.  Rex and Ross both drove skiers and tubers around the lake, something they both enjoy greatly.

Lex and Rachelle tubed til their arms about dropped off!

Pink Flamingo glasses ~right in style!

Zander and Lex await their turn.

Who will find the key to the DARK TOWER??? Kelly cheers for her success.

Scott helps Zander understand the Dark Tower Game.

Matt & Kellie & Scott visiting with others on the deck.

Bria's turn to help with cooking!

Brianna reading.... a fave activity.

Is there anything better than holding a baby girl?

We split up the meal responsibilities so everyone had time to play with the little ones too!!  Early morning found Donetta, Rex, & I on the deck, but later in the days the deck was a place for many to gather.  Inside games broke out, which of course included Dark Tower, a game Ross had years ago (that died) and that Scott found on ebay and purchased so the tradition could continue.

Herndon clan Summer 2011

We may just do this each summer!! It is so difficult to get everyone together at Christmas any more, so this may be a way for the brothers to stay in touch!