Cox Family Adventures

Every year Andy's mom throws a "killer" Halloween Party for all 14 grandkids!  It is a Cox Family tradition that we hope never stops.  Grandma Sandra spends hours preparing for the big event.  There are crafts, good food, costumes, and games. We really appreciate all of her hard work - she is an awesome Grandma!  For one game, each family had to "wrap a mummy!" Alex was our pick - he became "mummified!" (he is the one on the left)
Now, look at these next ones!  Grandma Sandra transforms her unfinished basement into a Giant Spider Web.  Each grandchild has to follow a certain color of yarn through the web to find their Halloween treat.  There are 14 different colors of yarn strung throughout her basement.  Now add 14 kids, plus adults, all unweaving this  huge web.  It is crazy, but fun!  The younger kids get a little frustrated so the dad's always join in.....they love it more than the kids!
These pictures don't do the web justice, but at least you get an idea!
Alex was really concentrating on keeping his yarn in a ball as he went.  If you don't, oh, the mess!

We always end by trick-or-treating around the yard to each family.  

Look at us girls showing off our double catch of the day!  It was another good weekend at Ferron.  Good fishin, good food, good 4-wheeler rides, good times with family, and good weather!  I was able to leave Lane for a couple of hours with Grandma at the cabin.  I pulled up my waders and hit the water.  "Freedom!"  I  haven't fly fished for a couple of years.  I miss it.  I use to fly fish all the time with my Dad as a teenager.  We went on many a trips to Montana and Colorado just to fly fish.  I then married Andy and he learned to love the sport as well.  Since we have three young children we are not able to travel as much to fly fish.  But, who needs to?  It is just as much fun in our local lakes.  I'm sure this is boring those of  you who have no interest in fishing, but I have to share my thoughts. It was just fun to pick up and do something I haven't done for a while - it was good therapy.  Fly fishing is different than the regular "fish-from-the-bank-with cheese" fishing.  It is more challenging, more exciting, and more engaging. You lose yourself in nature!  
I liked AJ's facial expression in this picture.  He had a big fish on his line and was laughing with excitement!
Family 4-wheeler ride.
Overlooking the beautiful mountains and valleys-

Alex liked the Witches playing baseball!
"Kiss the Cook" Witch!
Crossing "Broomstick Bridge"
Here is a goofy Witch we saw.  She looked really familiar!


Maddie and AJ decorated these black hats- this is their best attempt at being "witchy!"
We even saw this "real" witch dancing around the village! Her name was Matilda.
Happy Halloween!

Andy fly fishing - snow is a fallin'
Check out the "keepers!"
Alex caught this Rainbow Trout all by himself - he was very proud!



Maddie wouldn't hold her fish - what a kid!

Nothing like a sleep over at the cabin.  I have many memories like this as a child.  Kristeen and I all cozy in a cabin bed, giggling and snuggling.  I find it so rewarding to share the same experiences with my own kids.