End of Summer Party/Cousins Day 3

Saturday was a BIIIIGGG day here!

The Cousins all arrived after lunch for our final Cousins Day of the summer, and then the parents (and grandparents) arrived in time for dinner.  In the in-between time, the Cousins were VERY busy!

First we had to start with some games and songs and stuff...

But then we got right to work, preparing food, props, and the skits that were to be the entertainment for the night.

Picking herbs to eat

The parents arrived and the party got into full swing.

Lillian wanted to know why she wasn't invited to Cousins Day

Then the Entertainment got underway.... Some songs (led by Ellie and then Miles),

...and 2 short skits, "Three Wishes" and "The Ugly Duckling" (which had an unexpected and rather unfortunate ending).

 Dessert was next, along with a campfire.  Jinna Rai got to try her first roasted marshmallow...

... She was not a fan.

Finally we played a loud game of Capture the Flag In The Dark, parents vs. kids.  I'm sad to report that the kids bested us 2 out of 3 rounds.  In our defense, there were THRONGS of them!

It was definitely a highlight of our whole year!