Cousins Come to Visit

Last Thursday night we had some family arrive for the weekend. Chuck, Laura and their 4 kids came down from Idaho to play. We always love seeing them, and the kids had a great time together as usual. On Friday, we all went to the Discovery Gateway children's museum. We had a blast. I was sure glad we had 4 adults there to keep track of all 9 children. Wendy and her 3 kids joined us as well. It is really nice having so much family live close by. Ethan and Eli truly love playing with their cousins. Eli's favorite part was the water works area.

Eli riding a swan and playing in the water!

He kept trying to drink the water - yuck - and we wonder how kids get sick so often. Ethan loved playing with the balls at the very beginning of the museum. He would have stayed there the whole time if we let him.

Ethan playing with the balls!!!

Ethan riding the big horse - Riley waiting her turn.

On Saturday, I went to an audition in the morning for Oklahoma at Taylorsville city ( I am still wating on the results after call backs ). When I got back we all went to the indoor swimming pool at Gene Fulmer Recreation Center. Again, we had a great time. Thanks to brother-in-law Tim for keeping an eye on the older kids as they played wildly. I was kept totally busy following Eli around the pool. Yes, following him - not holding him. This time he didn't want me to touch him at all. He was so independent and content walking and trying to run all through the pool. It was fun to see him feel all grown up!!! He even went down the slide all by himself. It sure wore me out though. I don't have pictures of the kids at the pool, but I posted some of their bath time, which is almost the same right?! We love the adventures we have whenever family comes into to town. Thanks for the visit everyone!!!

Yeah for 5 kids in the bath!!!