Another Fabulous Field Day Come and Gone

Love this shot.

Awoke to sunshine after camping with rain and wind for two days. What a wonderful blessing on our annual family field day. Breaking down our campsite, we prepared for a fun day. Arrivals began around 10, filling the parking lot next to the field. Many immediately flocked to the volleyball court where several rousing games commenced. I sat nearby relishing the warmth of the sunshine and capturing moments of their play. I loved the shots that showed the action. (Have I mentioned that I LOVE my camera and taking pictures with it!???) 

My daughter found amusement in his demise.
I thought I taught her better :)

Service.

Do you think they purposely dressed similarly? :)

Such intense effort in this game of boys against the girls.

Should have changed my position to get more girl shots.
 This post was in the way....

Spectators

Who called it?

Awesome dive!

One looks puzzled, one expectant, one recoiling, and two intense.

I think we will just let him have this one.
Awesome scissor jump!

Mixed it up with girls and guys for another game.
Can't remember who won that other one?...... 

My camera hardly ever left my neck this day and I caught up with other activities happening around the volleyball game.

Becoming an annual tradition, these guys did this last year!

I found the above really nice chair set up a few years ago at a garage sale. The guy had purchased two and only needed one so I got an awesome price on these Hammaka chair hammocks which normally retail for over $300! They connect to your hitch and you can also hang from a hook in a porch ceiling if strong enough. They always get comments from passersby and they are very comfortable for enjoying the day.

PBJ always enjoyable and filling.

An wonderful spread of food.

Grabbing some dry refuge under their colorful umbrella.

Although sunshiny and pleasantly warm, we did have some sprinkles and dark clouds intermittently during the day. Not enough to send us packing or to dampen our day.

How many of us can fit under this Ginormous umbrella?
Great for rain AND sunshine.

Or into the back of a van?

Another annual tradition of sharing the first bite of watermelon!
It was cold and oh so sweet.

A great turnout with lots of helpful little ones!

More little ones on the way.
An amusing and adorable shot!

The day began to wind down as the food disappeared and little ones wore out. Several went home, but those remaining played Catchphrase and then a rousing game of Flying Dutchmen finished up the day. 

Involving running and racing to the last remaining spot, it was fun to watch.

I love the expressions on all of their faces as they rushed around.

I loved how all ages participate and the bigger kids
 enjoy and look out for the littler ones.

Great expression on Farmer Girl's face.

What a tangled web we weave......

It was a wonderful day. Farmer Girl said, "I am sad it has all ready come and gone. I look forward to it all year." It was truly a blessing to have everyone come together and spend a day enjoying the outdoors. I am so glad we have like minded families to spend time with that cherish and appreciate one another in all they do. We are very blessed to be a part of this community within God's family.