Lake Almanor

Once again we went to Lake Almanor with our dinner group families to spend Labor Day weekend together. We had wonderful weather, delicious food, and great friends. The highlights of the weekend were: Campfire singing, smores, ping pong, nature walks, boating, and a special lake baptism.





However, the biggest hit this year was the family olympics. Each family was in charge of 2 olympic events. We divided into teams and then each team came up with a name & a team flag. Participating this year were The Scorpions, The Chipmunks, The Olympians, and The Furious Five. The following are a list of the events we participated in:

Tug-a-War
watermelon eating contest
jumping contest(how many mini jumps in 1 minute)
twirling contest (last one standing)
discus throw (using a paper plate)
row sham bow
bocce ball
relay races. (skipping, crab walk, running backwards, etc.)

We also had a contest for all the dads--which Dad could find their kids shoes in a pile and be the first to put them back on their kids.

The moms also had a contest--which mom,with their eyes closed, could be the first to find their kids by only hearing them call out "mom" all at the same time.

Medals were of course given out. We hope to continue the family olympics for years to come!