Bird ReTweet Reunion, Day 1
We all stayed at a house close to the Ocean in Lincoln City, Oregon. There was a pirate ship inspired swingset in the backyard for the kids:
It was like their own personal park. The kids spent a lot of time out there playing:
Aunt Barbara took the kids on a walk to explore the neighborhood:
They found a huge puddle, the kids wanted to splash in it, But aunt Barbara was wise and told them they must ask their parents first:
Ila looks especially elfish through a fish-eye lens (or at least I assume that’s the type of lens Athena used for the picture):
On the first day, dinner got locked in the oven and the oven cleaning button was pushed. We were all a little worried. 
Here’s the victory shot after Zach finally managed to get it open.
Thomas loves to play this game where he raises his arms and then looks around for everyone else to raise their arms as well. Then he pulls them down and laughs. It’s his favorite game at meal times. He was happy to have so many people to command:
It wouldn’t be a gathering of Birds without a game night after bedtime. Playing games together is one of my favorite childhood memories: