FVAOH

This past weekend was the annual Bender Family - FVAOH. Once again, it was a great time with a great family. We are all so blessed to be apart of this group!

Cousins playing Jackson's new Star Wars game.

And Mom, I know right now, you are saying - "That's Macey?" 

Yes, she has grown up so much! Isn't she just beautiful?! (Inside and Out!)

This was how the weekend went for Grammy and Philip.
I think they read every book in the house - many many times!

Macey made this adorable hat for Jackson's birthday.

Cole made Jackson this truck.

We have a lot of fun at FVAOH but I think our favorite activity is eating.
Everyone prepares a meal (or two) and it is always delicious!
Here's Lynne with Jack's omelet breakfast.

Cole, Trent, Luke, and Jackson watching TV
Philip cheesing it up for the camera.

This year, a Wi-Fi cafe was introduced. The adults and kids could only use electronic devices during this hour. It was a huge hit. Jackson loved WiFi cafe even though he had no idea what it was! Philip loved watching Macey on her computer. 

Jack and Ron getting ready for the Chinese dinner

Oh My! Favorite meal of the weekend!
Jack made egg rolls, Hot and Sour soup, rice, and some chicken masterpiece! 

Saturday morning, a photographer came over to snap some pictures. It was SOOO HOT, but we got some good shots. We haven't seen his work, but here's a sample of what I got...

Cousins

Cumming Benders

Ringgold Benders

Johnstons

He also took some of Jack and Lynne, but I was already inside cooling off with the boys when that photo op happened.

After the photo session, Wesley and I prepared our breakfast - Star Wars pancakes and cheese grits. Jack helped us out by making some rosemary bacon. Yummy!

Wesley is the Master Pancake maker

I like to pretend I helped, but it was all Wesley!

Macey, Luke and Cole with a Pancake platter

Trent and Jackson trying to decide on their pancake toppings!

Chef Wesley with his creations
Darth Vader, Stormtropper and Yoda 

Abby and Joel

Jackson, Philip and Macey during another Wi-Fi Cafe time.

Macey organized a family game of Minute to Win It.
It was adorable. She even had games for the little ones!!!

Mommy heading to church with her little guys!

Can't forget about our constant companions - Irie and Flash!

Jackson on the boat Sunday afternoon.

Tubing with the cousins!

Tubing with DaDa
Yes, they are enjoying refreshments out on the Tube! Too much!

Jackson did a great job on the knee board
(or so I was told...I was at home with Philip!)

Philip, Grammy, and I stayed behind and enjoyed the screened in porch.

And Philip smiled :-)

Wesley and Philip on the boat cruise

Wait...Philip forgot to smile!

Abby, Shannon, Macey, and Lynne
A beautiful crew!!

Cousins in the Cubbie Cabin
Macey, Luke, Cole, Jackson and (a smiling) Philip!

Brothers watching the waves

Don't know what happened here...I guess he wanted to examine KDs picture.
It wasn't time out because... 

Time out was with Uncle Joel!

That's a lot of boys on the bed! 

My favorite all-time picture of Wesley and Philip!

Right before we headed home, Aunt Shannon introduced a new flying game. Philip loved it!!!

What a great weekend but it sure wore us all out!
Not even out of the neighborhood!!!