A Visit from our Dear Friends

We enjoyed a visit from our dear friends, Keith, Aimee, Abby, Mason, and Sophia this past week.  I told myself over and over I need to make sure to take lots of pictures of the kiddos together, but of course I failed at that once again.  I also wanted to get a good picture of Denver and Abby together to put in a frame in Denver's room, but didn't get that done either.  We didn't have enough time to chat and play enough, but hoping God provides us with another visit with them again soon!
We didn't get a lot of time of all of us together as the boys had to do a favor run for me, and then they had to go get bait for their fishing endeavor in the evening, and Aimee & I made a trip to Hobby Lobby for some things she needed for a shower she was doing and to help me pick out some decorations for my kitchen (another blog to come, if I remember).  The kids of course ran and played the entire time and were sad when it was time to say goodbye.

Abby in Denver's superman costume!

Denver with his arm around his BFF, Abby

A fun night in the tub, with easy cleanup.....glow lights!

I originally thought the little 2 would take a bath and then the big 2, but the big 2 couldn't wait and crawled right in.  I think they had a good time, and they still fit better than I thought they would!

I realize the picture is blurry, but it showed the glowing lights the best, and then I didn't have to worry so much about what was showing. :)

We are so thankful that God has blessed not only Evan and I, but our kids as well with such great friends!

Omaha Weekend Trip

Evan, the kids, and I went to Omaha for the weekend.  This trip was for Evan to meet Malachi, for us to spend time with my sister and her family, and to spend time with our dear friends the Hoffmans.  It was a quick trip, but it was worth every minute of it.

Makenna is just in love with Malachi

Malachi with his eyes open

Evan meet Malachi,

Malachi meet Uncle Evan

Caleb's a great big brother

as is Jacob, but he was too busy running with his cousins that I missed any good pictures of him

Makenna with Abby and Mason

Denver decided he could finally join in on the group picture

Best Friends

and yes, they are only 10 days apart but probably 4 inches apart in size! :)

Mason and Makenna reading books together Sunday morning

Isn't she just a miniature Mommy?

Reunited

Last week I jumped in the car with the kids, picked up one of my good friends Ashley and her little girl, Berkley and we drove to Sioux City where we met our good friends who moved to Omaha, Aimee and her kiddos Abby and Mason.  First we had to check out Gap Outlet and then we picked up food and hit the park for the kids to play.  The kids had a blast and I think we will definitely need to do this again.  Denver was reunited with his Abby which made his day!  Thankfully we haven't had too many breakdowns since Abby moved, but Denver definitely talks about her, wants to see her, and miss her!  It was great watching them have so much fun together and letting us moms catch up.  The other 3 little ones just hung out; Berkley in her little seat at the table, Mason crawling and walking along the tables, and Makenna walking all over the place.  We let the kids play until they were exhausted, thinking that the kids would take good naps on the drive back home, but boy was I wrong...the 3 in my car slept about 30 minutes and it was over!  Here are some pictures from our time together.

Having some snacks after lunch...it was too windy (oh and maybe I was too lazy to go get my forgotten camera in the car) to take pictures during lunch, stuff kept flying.

Berkley hanging out in her seat

Mason attempting to push the stroller backwards!

Makenna and Mason

These guys were too little when they moved to know that they were going to be missing their good friend!

(They are a week apart in age)

The Clan

Little ones don't get that they all have to look at the camera at the same time!

Running, running, and running

The big kids did play on a jungle gym too, but by the time I got up to go take pictures of them on it they wouldn't go back on it.