This past weekend the Kykers and Fulfords joined forces for three days of fun here in the Woodland. With eight kids, eight and under, there was certainly no lack for entertainment! Our families have been enjoying each other for many years now and this weekend was no exception. Some of our earlier visits (back when there was only one small child to be considered in the day's plan) consisted of shopping excursions that included long car rides (Ikea in San Diego), insanely crowded football games (go Gators!), and even grown-ups-only cruises! But now, with two new little cousins added to the mix even since our last get-together, we stick a little closer to home. We create our own fun. We spend less time in the car and out in public. We still laugh a whole lot.

Our time with the Fulfords is always full of laughs and it only gets better as our kids get older and are able to more fully enjoy each other. There was a lot of dressing up, many battles fought, legos built, games played, magic shows performed and kids dazzled and amazed, ice cream eaten, creeks played in, deer stands climbed, hair curled and slumber parties had. We adults were pretty simple, our needs easily met mainly though Jimmy's yummy coffee (with froth!), though the new Mocha Silk pie recipe didn't hurt anything.

Baby Thomas was a little darlin' and very willingly allowed me to get my camera on him. His huge blue eyes practically beg to be photographed! He is such a little love and just fit right in with all of the crazy.

As always, a wonderful time was had by all (Gannett's really bummed that the party is coming to an end in this picture. you're not the only one, buddy, trust me!). Love you, Fulford's (very much)!