Two Stoney Acres: Hughes Family Picnic

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As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts, too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Hughes Family Picnic

This weekend was my family picnic. My mom and stepdad have held it for several years at their camper lot. This year, it was held at our house. It was a lot of fun and the cousins got to spend some time together!

This is Jesse giving Katie a ride on the four-wheeler. She prefers 4 hooves to 4 wheels, but was a good sport about the pink-and-white helmet (but said the hot pink mohawk wasn't her kind of weird)!

This is John riding an ATV for the first time ever! He was very good and rode very safely. Jacob is following him on his beloved Z400.

Here is Charlie boiling water for the sweet corn. Julie and Gordon are in the background.

Here is the rest of the gang gathered 'round the fire pit waiting to make s'mores.

We are all looking forward to next year's picnic!

1 comment:

NancyAugust 26, 2010 at 10:17 PM
I love fire pits and sweet corn!
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