Sylvester and Zorro

It all started when Camille's friend begged her to join 4-H so they could take a sewing class together.

Unfortunately, when we got to the meeting we discovered that the sewing class had been moved to a night that just didn't work for us.

She wasn't too disappointed as apparently she didn't even want to take a sewing class... but she was fascinated by the kitten class.

I told her we'd have to talk to her dad about that one. Luckily for me he hates cats and was sure to veto the idea right off the bat.

What is it with little girls? She asked and he said yes!!!???

And now... Camille is the proud foster mother of two orphaned baby kittens.

Meet Sylvester

and Zorro!
Heaven help us all!
( At least she's learning a little patience!)

11-11-11

Eleven-eleven has always been a special number for Brad's family, so on 11-11-11 we joined up with the rest of the gang
for a day of family fun at the happiest place on earth!

We were a bit famous with our snazzy shirts- and perfect strangers insisted we have our picture taken at 11:11 on 11/11/11...

We even met our newest cousin for the first time!

On day two the boys took off with their cousins, so Camille had to coax her dad into riding some rides with her,

and talk her mom into the ones dad wouldn't get on.

And sometimes she just played by herself.

On the way home we just had to see the infamous American Girl Store,

and then we drove around Beverly Hills.

Brad and I admired the homes, but the boys just looked for these...

and these. It was a really fast trip, but it was fantastic!!!

Lake Tahoe Family Reunion 2011

This year for our Wilkinson Family Reunion we went to beautiful Lake Tahoe. Here are our top ten--

#1 - Cousin Bonding Time

The #1 best thing about our trip didn't have anything to do with where we went or what we did while we were there. The best thing was who we were with!

#2 - Tubing

On one of the days of our trip we rented a ski boat. So! Much! Fun!

#3 - Horseback Riding/Mountain Biking

Coming a very close second behind the tubing bonanza was the morning we spent horseback riding/mountain bike riding (depending on your preference.) Everyone had a great time... though Brad says it will be a while before he gets on a bike again. #4 - Playing in the Lake

The water was a little cold for swimming (though we did it anyways), but it was great for goofing around with cousins! #5 - Rock Beach

By far our favorite beach in Tahoe because it's so secluded and so much fun!

#6 - Mini Golf (Tahoe Style)
Our favorite miniature golf course it the whole world. It's location is perfect, and every hole is handmade (and about 50 years old at least!).

#7 - Celebrating Matt's 17th Birthday

Somehow we always end up on vacation during Matt's birthday- but he's always a good sport about it! #8 - Playing Pool

The house we stayed in had a pool table, and the boys probably played 2-3 hours everyday. A kid's gotta have something to do while his mom slaves away preparing meals and cleaning up the messes. #9 - The Hot Tub

The spot to be for those who weren't old enough (or interested enough) to play pool. #10 - Minute to Win It!

A fun addition this year-- maybe it will be a tradition???

All in all, a great trip! Thanks Mom & Dad for such a fun time!