Just like all of our Morgan family vacations, the cousins were always up to all sorts of shenanigans throughout their visit. It's the reason we work so hard to align our schedules and set aside this time each summer - to make sure these sweet cousins get focused time together to bond and reconnect amidst their busy schedules all year long. Of course, it's never long before they hatch all sorts of schemes and plans for their time together, and this summer was no different. First, the girls were kind enough to assist Connor on his search for a gift for his girlfriend Marie. After many failed attempts, they landed on a pink "Fur Mama" cap that Connor ended up wearing for several days to break it in before giving it to Marie.
At some point during their shopping trip, the cousins decided that a 4th of July celebration was in order to celebrate the holiday during our visit. Off to the Dollar Tree we went, looking for just the right items to make the parade special. There was no shortage of shenanigans and silliness as they planned the perfect celebration, and then we found a resale shop next door that the kids couldn't wait to explore. Connor found the perfect vintage t-shirt as part of his costume for the parade.
When the 4th arrived, the cousins were ready for their big parade. They went all out to decorate the cabin and bring the festive atmosphere to our group. Happy 4th of July!
Of course, they didn't forget the annual tradition for the cousins' talent show, which has become a much-anticipated staple event of our visits every year. This year, the talent show went on, but with a surprising twist. First, the youngest cousins Kaitlynn and Marissa performed a choreographed dance/routine for the group. It was obvious that the days of carefree performances were slipping away, because the passion and exuberance of these teens seemed to be far less than in previous summers. Sniff sniff.
What turned out to be the star of the show was the thespian performance by the full cousin clan - a scripted and recorded iMovie that they had all worked and collaborated on for the entire week. It was the main attraction for the talent show, but we all had to relocate to Uncle Ben and Aunt Charlotte's bedroom which had the only TV with working AirPlay. Once it was successfully set up, we all sat to watch the show - a dramatic but humorous tale of Karlah Dean's current antics amidst a criminal family history. Oh, the imagination and sense of humor... their shenanigans keep us all in stitches!
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