Perfect Day For A Pic-Nic (Almost)

Today was the "perfect" day for a pic-nic. We could hardly wait. Our plans were to rush home after church , change clothes, and head to a national park near our house. There was only one small problem(who weighs about 28 pounds). Clara Beth didn't feel well when she woke up this morning so we decided not to go to church and just watch her to see if she perked up. She did, so we got ourselves ready and packed up our picnic. We had called some other China families and couldn't wait to meet them there. Emanuiel had never been on a picnic so he wasn't sure what we were doing but he knew it must be something exciting. He was running around the house like a little tornado. We were finally ready and on our way. Here's the picnic parade heading to our spot.
Emanuiel, Jeremiah, and Land hugged up before a little football (again this is one of Land's favorite pastimes),
We combined our goodies and boy did we "pack a pic-nic" we had fresh fruit, fried chicken, ribs, a variety of sandwiches, chips, pasta and potato salad, brownies and cookies galore. We even added a scarecrow and gourds for a little festive flare!! The weather was gorgeous, the sun was peeping through the trees and leaves were falling all around us in the gentle breeze. Fall at its best.
And yes, this little guy could eat it ALL!!!! Can't you tell by looking at his face!!
This little one ( who by now was feeling better) ate way too many Doritos.

This was how we caught her(notice the handful) we finally hid the bag!!!
Here are four of our China sweeties(two couldn't make it today). Another family of friends also had the picnic idea and came over and joined us. Then they started a friendly game of kick ball. Always glad to spend time with the Crittendon Crew.
My big sweeties!! We were so glad Anna Kayla and Greg were able to be with us today.
We were actually able to get a picture of ALL of us.
Some how when we get together Emanuiel finds him a little sweetie to love on. Today was no exception. He loved pulling the girls in the wagon and running and playing and holding hands. He even helped them climb up on this wooden porch. He is quite a little gentleman. Alas the fun came to an abrupt end for us shortly after this picture was taken. Poor Clara Beth got sick. We gathered everything up, said our goodbyes and headed back home. Pray that she is well soon. I think the tummy bug has landed right on her. Poor little thing, she is resting now and I just pray the bug stops here and is not passed to the rest of us!! Despite the bug(what pic-nic would be complete with out some kind) it was a great day spent with family, friends and good food!! What could be better.

As I looked around at my family, friends and God's beautiful creation today I couldn't help but be in awe of all that He has blessed us with.

The Lord, your Redeemer and Creator says: "I am the Lord who made all things. I alone stretched out the heavens. By myself I made the earth and everything in it."

Isaiah 40: 27-28

Until next time............enjoy ALL that our creator has blessed you with.

Robin