Fun with Cousins.

The boys were very excited to have some playmates today!  My nieces Ava, Blakeley, and Karsyn came over for a few hours to play.  

The girls are definately different than my boys.  The first thing they saw were the coloring books, crayons, and markers I had on my table.  They colored nicely for quite a while and I felt it was an awesome opportunity to get my girl fix.  I asked Karsyn if I could braid her hair while she colored and she was sweetly willing.  Then Blakeley saw my spectacular work and wanted the same.  

(Oooh, I guess if I have to :D)  I just can't help myself.  

Zak and Ava took turns playing computer games.  It's hard to peel Zak off of the computer at times, so it was good for him to have to share.  Zak turned on some dance moves from Curious George.  They were getting pretty into it and doing a great job!

Thaddeus, Malachi, Blakeley, and Karsyn went upstairs and played with toys.  They play really well together, those four, and I just had to take a picture.

This picture cracks me up.  The picture is really bright, but Malachi looks like he has a really long comb over and the AC blew it straight up!  Ha ha.  

He sure is a happy baby!  He was super excited to see his cousins when he woke up from his nap :)

We went outside to play on this beautiful, sunny, cool day.  The neighbor kids were riding their electric Jeep and tractor around and the kids were peeking to see if they were coming our way.  So exciting ;)

My neighbor saw me walking back to my house with 6 kids in tow (Jake was at his friends house) and she said something about running a preschool and being super woman.  Not quite.  (but she can think that if she wants)  They really are all good listeners (usually) and the experience is pretty pleasant.

We look forward to spending time with cousins again very soon!  

(Just noticed that Zak is trying on one of the girl's pink shoes.... Oh my)