Reflections on GKC 2010

hmmm...  where to begin? 

Things that make GKC so much easier

• all seven kids can buckle up
• no diapers or pull-ups necessary
• everyone can dress themselves
• all can manage their own socks and shoes
• 6 out of 7 brush their own teeth
• 6 out of 7 shower and shampoo alone
• everyone carries their own plate to the sink
• no more fights in the hot tub
• colored towel assignments
• Maisy on demand (DVR)
• Alvin and the Chipmunks (movie fits all, entirely & repeatedly) 

Things we learned at GKC 2010

• Never leave unattended bags of trash (aka bear food) outside
• TT, flush, wash and brush every night
• Quiet time is essential every day (for the adults)
• The sneaky children end up in our bed each morning
• Dessert is expected after each meal (including breakfast)
• You can never have too much milk in the fridge

Special about each of our grandchildren:

• Jack loves to read and whittle, but drops everything to help out
• Will is careful and conscientious, especially with the 4-wheeler
• Holly Grace is extremely creative with art, crafts & imagination
• Grant is always anxious to help, especially in the kitchen
• Mitchell's enthusiasm (for everything) creates excitement & joy
• Brock, our little tough guy, rarely cries & smiles with his eyes
• Charlotte wakes up with a smile and shares it with others

Our favorite moments this year...

• The kids eyes when we had a limo ride to the Big Texan
• Alibates Flint Quarry Hike
• Treasure Island Water Park at Sunray (ahhh... relaxation)
• Panhandle Plains Museum the buffalo skinning video and the alarm that went off (who knew we weren't suppose to touch?)
• Palo Duro Canyon "mountain climbing"
• 4-wheeling in the mountains (graduating the kids to bigger)
• Walkie Talkie Commandos (wine in hand at command center)
• Movie nights
• Farkle games on the porch
• Fireworks show at Eagle's nest lake (sparkle in the kids' eyes)

We absolutely love having them all together.
Thank you to our children for indulging us with our grandchildren.