Ben and Grampa workin on the trucks in in the sandbox.
Ben playin with Jace & Grace.
Jace & Ben...possibly up to something??
Jason & Lynn went and bought a slip-n-slide for the kids and they had the best time...and I think the adults did too watching the huge grins! Here's Ben geared up to go.
Ella & Ben giving it a go.
Lane helping Ella get some speed.
Lynn giving Abby a push.
And Dad giving Ben one...well, more of a shove!
Let's try this again.
Kenna Kay.
Kenna & Megan showing their skills.
Even some of Tate's buddies came over and Cory spent some time filling up water balloons for everyone!
Time-out to dry off a little.
All that fun worked up an appetite for a few Doritos apprently!
Carly & Grace with Carly's parents, Phil and Kelly Toldness.
Annie & her sisters Amy & Josy.
One of Ben's games turned into everyone blowing him up a balloon so he could pop it... go Uncle Bill!
Grace and her daddy blowing some bubbles.
And of course there were games for the big kids too! I don't think anyone could take Clint and Shane down in cornhole...wait, except Nick & I...what was it, 21-0?!?!
Cory, Jerry & Sean
And out came the water guns... walking into battle...
I think it was Nick against about 20 kids...he gave them a run for their money...until John caught him with a bucket of water off the deck!
Uncle Bill got in on the action...helping Grace nail someone!
Ella taking in a little assistance from Grampa.
I think Grace thought Mom was 'base.'
Megan and Makenna surrendering to Annie. We were ready this time...didn't have the camera ready when Annie drenched Cory just before!
Lisa, me, Cory, Julie (holding Sean & Angela's baby Charlie)
Ice Cream anyone? He was sharing!
Nothing like sharing good times with family.
Lynn, John, Julie, Amanda (sitting on lawn), Lisa, me, Cory, & Uncle Bill
Annie even brought out a few sparklers for the kids to enjoy.
Abby and Grace going dutch down the slide.
Ben's turn to take a spin with Abby.
Kenna swinging...if that's what you call it?!
Dogpile Casey I guess.
The love of family can be of great comfort in times of heartache. The day was a tribute to Tate and all things he loved...and even though we missed him running around bringing life to the party, we can smile as we think of all the cherished memories and know he is smiling with us.
