The Finck's Life in Montgomery...: Cousin fun at Norris!

We had such a fun week at Lake Norris with Aunt B, Uncle Josh and the 3 G's. We say this every year, but it is so funny and cute how they all just immediately pair up and pick up right where they left off. We wish the 3 G's lived closer, but you really can't beat the friendships they have formed with our kids despite the distance. It's pretty cute to watch. Griffin and Jordan were always going on an adventure somewhere in the cove. They were kayak and paddle board friends. Griffin gave Jordan a run for her money in the kayak (and won). Now Jordan thinks Griffin should be a kayaker in the Olympics :) Grace was quite the inspiration for Peyton this year challenging her to get up on 2 ski's which was WAY outside Peyton's comfort zone. Peyton was sooooo proud of herself for trying this. Grant and Lucy were instant pals (and instant trouble). Thanks for a great trip Bebop and PopPop!

We started out our week with a special day at Kings Island. It was a first for Bebop and PopPop and the Fudge family. It was a hot day, but it was so much fun. We didn't get a ton of pictures but here are a few of them.

Grant, Grace and Peyton with Jason and PopPop on the Kite Tree

Waiting for the big yellow rollercoaster. This was a first for Grace and Griffin to ride a roller coaster this big....and Griffin went for the front seat!

Grace was a little scared so Peyton held her hand.

Buddies!

Ladybugs never get old.

Jordan loved the chicks!

and so did Lucy

and Peyton too!

Bebop and Peyton on the Woodstock Express (Bebop liked this one better than the Diamondback!)

Jordan and Griffin rode front seat!

Swings

waves from Lucy

These 2 rode this 3 times - they loved the cars

Just out for a joyride :)

Finn loves the swings on the dock (and his suit matches too!)

Just like Jordan to turn a relaxing chair into a kayak. Don't worry - she said she is still relaxing because she can stop and have a little drink :)

Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!

All of the Fincks in the lake! This picture keeps getting bigger!

Peyton got up on 2 ski's!!!!! Nothing like a little peer pressure from Grace. (don't mind me going crazy with excitement in the background)

We got to celebrate Superman's, I mean Grant's, 3rd birthday together!

7 under 7 on our new dock

And a big jump! (don't worry - Finn didn't jump too)

Besties

Bebop and PopPop have quite the crew!

Cousin tube ride! Next year we have to figure out how to fit one more on there.

Jason with Grant after his big ski.

We never have a picture of the adults. SISTERS! (I keep trying to explain this to Jordan and Peyton and they just don't get that this is what they will turn into someday.)

Big girls hanging on the running mat.

Jordan with the big jump

and Peyton too

And now all of the big kids

All of the kids (except Finn) were hanging out on the swing together after dinner one night so we took the opportunity to throw Finn on there and snap a quick picture. Its so cute how they all just hang out together.