This past weekend we had our annual Radies cousin camp out at Rick's sister's house. I was really looking forward to it this year and sad that is over already. Many of Rick's 1st cousins come with their families Friday and Saturday night and either bring a camper or set up a tent. Just as it would be at a campground, each family brings their own drinks and food to grill.

Jackie and Kyle have a great home for this outing, the biggest draw being their awesome pool. We have been extremely lucky with the weather over the past several years and this year didn't disappoint. The kids had fun swimming, playing ball, taking gator rides and having a camp fire. One year Rick and I rented a camper, otherwise we normally stay in the house. This year we decided the kids were old enough to camp, so we bought our first tent. Although I didn't sleep the best and I am not much of a "tent kind of person", I still didn't mind the experience and would do it again. Will loved playing and sleeping in his newly acquired tent as did Lexi.

Thanks to Jackie and Kyle for opening up their home. I have posted a ton of pics and after reviewing them, was sorry I didn't take more. I missed so many people! :) Although this isn't all of them, many of the family pics we took in front of the waterfall didn't turn out the best because it was getting too dark, but I posted anyway. Hope the other girls got some better ones with their cameras.

Will - his first night sleeping in a tent.

Rick standing by our newly purchased tent.

Will wearing his "headlight". He loved this light. Said he was going out and looking for owls. It also served another purpose, I always knew where he was. :)

Lexi and Kal riding the gator. Hey, why aren't your seat belts on??? Lexi and RickNikki and BrynnLexiThe Hells Kitchen cast - Nikki and JackieThe two blondies - Will and ParkerBrynn Rod, Rachel, Ella and SophieKyle and Kal - never start a water ballon fight with Kyle - hee hee

Jackie and Kyle's beautiful waterfall.Kyle and Leighten - you might not want to drink that LeightenLeighten and JackieLexi, me and LeightenParker and SophieKim and PeteMark handing out ice cream cones. Also shown - Kylie, Lexi and EmmaLexi and Ella

Brynn, Ella, Sophie, Leighten, Lexi and KylieKevin and Wendy

Lexi and Will with some of their cousins. This was one occasion where we didn't hear, "we don't have anyone to play with." LOL

Nikki and Mel Gibson, I mean Brian, and their children Brock and Brynn. I have known Brian for many years and for some reason when I saw him this time it dawned on me when he made certain facial expressions how much he resembled Mel Gibson.Wendy, Kevin, Kendall and KylieAllison, Andy, Emma and Libby

See you all next year!