by Kris P.
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September 10, 2008

Weekend at Mahoney State Park

January 25, 2009 08:09 PM EST
views: 122 | rating: 10/10 (12 votes) | comments: 23

Every year the girl cousins on my dad's side of the family get together for a little retreat at Mahoney State Park.  We rent a cabin for two nights, bring wonderful food and drinks and make merry. 

Friday afternoon the weather in eastern Nebraska was somewhat of a micro blizzard.  For about two hours visibility was poor, so I waited until 3:15 PM to start out, by then most of the snow that was moving around was due to the strong winds, the pictures taken first were upon my arrival at the cabin.   

I was the first to arrive, soon to be joined my cousins Sue, Mary, Michelle and her two boys.  Altough this year not everyone that usually comes could join us, there were a few younger second cousins that have little ones that came out on Saturday. 

We did watch a few movies 'Fred Claus' and 'Mamma Mia'; and we ate barbeque and runzas just to name a few.  The roaring fire helped keep us warm. We were quite entertained by yellow stuffed duck that sang the 'Chicken' song too.  Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Friday January 23, 2009 -  the wind was blowing snow causing the temps to drop and remain in the single digits most of the weekend.

Harry and his new friend!

Marisa meets the dinosaurs

Owen smiles for the camera
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Comments: 23

strongthrufight E. Jan 25, 2009, 8:13pm EST
Oh wow, these are lovely...Looks like a wonderful time had by all...So beautiful there.
Christine K. Jan 25, 2009, 8:19pm EST
What a terrific photo essay! Look like it was fun!
Kevin E. Jan 25, 2009, 8:20pm EST
These photos are very beautiful. I have driven across Nebraska only twice in my life and both times in the summer. This is a beauty I am unfamiliar with. Your photos are incredible!
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jan 25, 2009, 8:30pm EST
Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great time.
That fire looks great about now.
Leah Christensen Jan 25, 2009, 8:59pm EST
Looks like a great place to go.
Cathi L. Jan 25, 2009, 9:05pm EST
What is the last picture?
Kris P. Jan 25, 2009, 9:12pm EST
It's a nice park, offers ice skating, sledding, hiking, horseback riding, lots to do in the summer too, including a water park.
Kris P. Jan 25, 2009, 9:14pm EST
Cathi the last picture is a historical home near the park, just outside of Ashland, NE. There are many painting of it locally.
Sara S. Jan 25, 2009, 9:17pm EST
looks like a lot of fun
Cheryl W. Jan 25, 2009, 9:21pm EST
Wonderful pictures!
Janet H. Jan 25, 2009, 9:23pm EST
Beautiful pictures and the mini vacation sounded like fun!
Ashley Prince Jan 25, 2009, 9:23pm EST
Looks like ya'll had a blast! I love the pictures! :)
Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 25, 2009, 11:34pm EST
neat o no wonder you werent on ths weekend,, I love Mohoney I wish hubby and I could get away like that
Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 25, 2009, 11:34pm EST
Kris where is that last shot at,, love it
ML S. Jan 25, 2009, 11:57pm EST
Last one looks like the Israel Beetison house.

Steph, it's southeast of Ashland. Along hwy 66 I think it is.
Lin B. Jan 26, 2009, 8:42am EST
What a terrific photo essay!
Elaine S. Jan 26, 2009, 9:02am EST
Beautiful photo essay
Fran S. Jan 26, 2009, 11:06am EST
it sounds like a wonderful family tradition/get together... your pictures are great, I especially loved the one of little Owen!!
Kris P. Jan 26, 2009, 9:42pm EST
The last picture: Israel Beetison House is one of the finest examples of the Italianate style in Nebraska. The residence was constructed in 1874-75 of locally quarried limestone by the Dalton Brothers, local masons, and features a frame cupola on the main portion of the house.


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Kris P. Jan 26, 2009, 9:43pm EST
Thanks everyone!
M & M. Jan 28, 2009, 6:35pm EST
What beautfiul pictures. Sorry the weather was so bad, but I'm sure just being together was fun.
Denise C. Jan 29, 2009, 8:14am EST
Beautiful pics Kris!!! But what are runzas???
Kris P. Jan 30, 2009, 10:42pm EST
Denise, runzas are a combination of ground beef, cabbage and onion wrapped and baked in bread dough. It's origin is from the Germans from Russia which is the type of German I am. The national historical society for the Germans from Russia is in Lincoln, NE where my grandparents settled when they came to this country. I grew up only blocks away from there, in the Russian Bottoms as the neighborhood was called. My grandfather was a carpenter and built many homes in the area. There is a franchise in the Midwest that started in Lincoln that makes them. Because of the cabbage it is something that many have acquired a taste for in the area. I usually make the twice a year as they are time consuming to make.

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