Cabin Fever

This past weekend we went up the the Burton family cabin....

The cabin where seeing the big green gate means you're almost there.

The cabin where taking a shower is optional.

The cabin where there are 100 children running around at any given time.

The cabin where the 4-wheelers are never given a break.

The cabin where you come home 25 lbs heavier than you went.

The cabin where as soon as you clean up one meal it's time to cook the next.

The cabin where large animals rest in the shade of your porch.

The cabin where staying in your pajamas until mid-afternoon is totally acceptable.

The cabin where fishing is fun--even if you don't catch anything.

The cabin where "swimming" in the creek really means dipping your toes in the freezing water.

The cabin where the campfire is made with a blowtorch.

The cabin where the piano is so out of tune it hurts.

The cabin where a movie is constantly playing--even if no one is watching it.

The cabin where staying up late is the cool thing to do.

The cabin where it doesn't matter how many naps you take in one day.

The cabin where the porch swing turns into a sunbather's paradise.

The cabin where taking out the trash isn't as simple as pulling the can to the corner.

The cabin where the main mode of transportation is a 4-wheeler.

The cabin where games are played late into the night.

The cabin where your stomach hurts from eating too much and laughing too hard.

The cabin where helmet hair is permanent.

The cabin where you get a "talking to" from the neighbors for driving the 4-wheelers too fast.

The cabin where at least a few meals come from the BBQ.

The cabin where smelling like smoke isn't a bad thing.

The cabin where the wind chimes play all night.

The cabin where the days are hot and the nights are cold.

The cabin where you name the soda--we have it.

The cabin where you go through 100 cups because you can't remember where you set your last one down.

The cabin where sleeping on the deck is an adventure.

The cabin where there are always birds at the feeders.

The cabin where Grandpa's telescope can spot anything.

The cabin where more marshmallows are burned than eaten.

The cabin where the dogs eat the leftovers.

The cabin where the need to let someone in or out of the gate is frequent.

The cabin where you're asked a million times to take a child on a ride.

The cabin where potguts and squirrels are abundant.

The cabin where you eat your catch out of pride, not out of want.

The cabin where "many hands make light work".

The cabin where the ping pong table was demoted to the garage.

The cabin where the first thing you smell in the morning is a yummy breakfast.

The cabin where once the kids are in bed the real fun begins.

The cabin where deer sightings are often.

The cabin where it doesn't matter what time it is.

The cabin where you could spend all afternoon skipping rocks.

The cabin where you're lucky to get a warm shower.

The cabin where roads are not paved.

The cabin where the streets are all Indian names.

The cabin where dirt in your teeth just means you had a great ride.

The cabin where air mattresses are not just for sleeping on.

The cabin where you still have cell phone reception.

The cabin where the first place you run is the gumball machine.

The cabin where you might shower with a spider or other large bug.

The cabin where whatever is in the cupboard is free game.

The cabin where 4-year-olds are driving 4-wheelers.

The cabin where memories are made.   

The cabin where "there's always room for one more!" 

What a fun Fourth of July we had this year! It's always fun to be with family.