Finally to Camp Cilca!

We finished our trip by spending several days with many of Matt's relatives at Camp Cilca in central Illinois. Ian really had fun playing with Grandpa and Grandma Schleicher and was able to meet a lot of new people as well. Grandpa is showing Ian some of the basics of basketball outside the main cabin.
Grandma took this opportunity to tell Ian about the stacking containers.
Erin was quick to help Ian launch his first screaming balloon. There will come a time when Ian will be able to catch the released balloons just like the older kids were doing. Lots of fun!!
"Grandpa...these rocks look very similar to the ones we have in Texas." Ian
One of the many highlights of our time at Camp Cilca was introducing Ian to Great-Grandma Schleicher.
Peek-a-boo, Sandra! Ian enjoyed playing in the cardboard maze that Mark and Mike (Matt's cousins) created for the kids.
We enjoyed the nightly family devotions, including fun songs! Mike even let Ian help play the guitar!
The Frisbee golf crew ... thanks to professional frisbee golf players, Luke and Paul, we all learned a few pointers!
swinging in the park while Daddy and Grandpa played tennis
Thanks for the ride, Grandma!
Great-Grandma Schleicher surrounded by the great-grandchildren ... Kayla, Nate, Chloe, Carissa, Erin, Ian, Jordan, and Joel. This is the only picture where Ian was NOT putting his finger up his nose. :)
craft time with Grandma and Grandma ... what fun!
Grandpa and Ian play at the sand along the "beach" while others went swimming in the lake
Ian was super excited about all of the fun toys that Grandpa and Grandma brought along from Michigan! This mower was one of his favorites.

What a fun trip! Thank you, Lord, for safe travels and a GREAT time with family and friends!