I'm finally getting around to posting our
pictures from Pokagon. Better late than never!
Our 23rd year at Pokagon, though our first year with just
our immediate Sternberg family. We missed our extended family, but it's
always so nice to be back.
It was the year of Andrew's dangling tooth - literally hanging on by a thread! Indiana's tooth fairy had to make a special stop while we were there.
It is so special for me to now have my own family
at Pokagon. They love it as much as I do.
First things first, the kids wanted to go swimming.
One milestone this year was Claire's new interest in the hot tub.
Grandma and George enjoy watching from the sidelines.
That evening, the kids exchanged their gifts with each other.
George loves his soft new teddy bear from Gracie.
Uncle Mike reads Andrew his new dragon book.
Grandpa and Ruby Jean
Claire was excited to give Grandma and Grandpa the
dancing reindeer she picked out for them.
Cuddling in bed with their new books.
And after the kids are in bed, the grown-ups get to play!
The next day, the kids bundled up for our annual hike to the Nature Center.
No snow this year!
Henry cuddles with Andrew, his cousin and best friend.
After a fun day of play, it was nice to unwind in our p.j.'s.
Uncle Mike and the kids even played Mall Madness.
Ruby gives George a big smooch.
His expression says it all!
Kelsey has little luck hiding from the camera.
Is it too much to ask that all 7 grandkids smile at the camera
simultaneously? Good thing they're so cute!
Watch and learn kids. After 23 years, the four of us
have perfected the toboggan picture.
On our way home, we stopped for lunch, where
the boys had fun climbing on Grandpa.
Two peas in a pod.
These pictures warm my heart. There are so many great memories,
so much love and laughter, as we reflect on our time together at Pokagon.
What a gift for our family. We're already looking forward to Pokagon 2015!
