The Payne Family Patoka Lake Weekend

This weekend was our annual Patoka Lake Payne Weekend. This was our 9th year going to Patoka and spending the weekend in cabins with our aunts, uncles, cousins, and little cousins. There was non-stop fun and activities not to mention lots of yummy food. The weather was a little chilly, but not too bad. We had trick or treating from cabin to cabin for the little ones. This was lots of fun.

My dad and Steve have been working on a special project. They made a barrel train and worked hard to get it done in time for Patoka weekend. They got it done in the nick of time and all the little ones where glad they did. It was a hit. If they could have driven the lawnmower themselves, the train probably would have gone non-stop. If there was an adult available to be the conductor, the train was full. Conner and Sophie are extra lucky because that train will be year round fun for them since it belongs to their Granddaddy. Wow, are they spoiled or what?????????? I am sure the barrel train will be the hit of every birthday party for years to come.Conner is a little too little just yet, but he had fun playing with the steering wheel and horn in the parked position. All Aboard!!!!!!!!!!!

Never an empty seat.

Sophie and Conner in park. Maybe in the spring Conner.

Trying to stay warm. We braved the weather Saturday for short periods at a time.

Movie star material.

My Monkey

Who knew monkies and lady bugs were best friends.

We had a very special visit on Saturday from Grandmother and Sister. They stopped by for the trick or treating activities. Conner snuggled right up to one of his favorite spots, his Great-grandmother's lap. He had so much to show her. It had only been 12 days since he visited her last and now he had two teeth to show her and he wanted to show off his sitting up skills.

Bundled up like the Chrismas Story kid to keep warm on Saturday.

The temperature was in the 40's.

Conner liked playing with Sophie's baby doll. It teaches character. Right??????

I had lots of help this weekend. Sophie pitched right in to feed Conner