It's so much more friendly with two (or 26)

"It takes a long time to grow an old friend."
- by John Leonard

Nothing says labor day weekend to me, then a house bursting at the seams with  friends.   For the past 8 years, we’ve spent labor day with my group of 6 best friends from high school and our growing families.    While we’ve changed locations over the years from rustic accommodations, rental homes, and friends houses, some things have remained constant.  If ya wanna see some pics of how the group has grown and changed through the years, check out this post. 

As the kids grow, it’s been fun to watch them interact with each other.  It adds an entirely new dimension to the gathering.

Believe it or not of the 34 pictures I snapped of the gaggle of kiddos (ages 5-1 month), this was the best one as it was the only one in which you could see each of their 14 faces (and the one with the least tears).

This year the kids put together a talent show for the parents (much thanks goes out to Andrea for corralling them for this).

Check out their moves in their opening number.

Nothing like poker chips to keep the kids entertained.   

I find it rather poignant that while we are enjoying the comfort and familiarity of our lifelong friendships, our children are simultaneously cultivating their own friendships.  

 

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