When we lived in CO four of us families got together once a month for "Game Group." I think we carried on this tradition for about 5 years. We used to have elaborate themed dinners complete with costumes such as Greek Night, Disco Murder Mystery Party, Mafia, Wild West, Academy Awards parties, and more. The theme nights started decreasing when the children started increasing. When our families started this monthly tradition there were 5 kids, now there are 14.
In late September we all met up and spent a wonderful reunion weekend in the mountains outside of Breckenridge...with 13 children in one great big house. THIRTEEN kids, from ages 1 to 12. Whoa-nelly.
We hadn't all been together since we moved to CA four years ago so the goal of the weekend was simply to hang out. No big plans, no agendas. Just catching up and being together. It was delightful.
Homework "party"
Celebrating a birthday
Dad and kid hike while the moms enjoyed lunch in town
What a treat it was to be with these friends. These friends who became like family during our years in Colorado. Friends who visited us in the hospital when our first baby girl was born, and were all there when we said goodbye to a baby we never got the chance to know. Friends we went to school with and celebrated new jobs and new babies and new homes with. Friends who sent us off to California with love and support (and a few tears).
All of these friends blazed the parenting trail way ahead of us and they were our first parenting-mentors. They are incredible couples, parents, and individuals who we are blessed to have in our lives and I am so glad we had four days to connect with each other in person again. Viva Game Group!
