Monday, May 30, 2011

Family Fun Weekend

So, this ended up being a long post, but I narrowed it down from 135 pictures!! We had a fun weekend with my side of the family this past weekend. My brothers and sisters came into town and we spent most of the weekend at my parent's house just enjoying each other's company. My oldest sister and her kids stayed with us. Lilly and Hayden were so excited on Friday waiting for their cousins to get here. They must have run to and from the front door 100 times to see if the cousins were here yet. Of course, it didn't take Lilly long to warm up to Ben and was immediately cuddling with him!










Kim showed me the trick of graham crackers to keep Caleb entertained while we made dinner. He LOVED them! And even tried to fit all of them in his mouth!

1st night eating tacos in front of Kung Fu Panda

Bed time story from Auntie Kim



Attempting to sleep with the older boys! This only lasted about 15 minutes, then Hayden decided it would be best to sleep on his own :) Maybe next time!




Ready for Lilly's b-day breakfast the next morning


On Saturday, we went to my parents house and had family pictures taken. Here are a few of just our family and little ones.
Excited to see AND "mother" baby Aspen!




Sweet Aspen




The magic bouncy ball worked to put her to sleep




VERY excited to open up Momo and Papa's b-day surprise




A new kitchen!! Enjoyed by all the little kids! Lilly and Hayden have loved playing with this. Hayden organizes and puts everything away and Lilly makes and prepares the food!!




Tired out from playing....this was his daily resting spot



After napping, ready for more fun!




My niece, Anna put together some "minute to win it" games for all of us to play (I dominated!!) Here was where you had to move an Oreo from your forehead to your mouth without using hands :)




Hayden and Robin did great moving the pop cans with a straw and their mouths! Look at that concentration!




I think Papa and Ben got the best time moving the cans with the spaghetti noodle :)




Hayden really got into these games and watched the big kids EVERY move! He did a great job getting the noodle in the hole




Then, came our talent show....here is Aspen rocking out to her music routine!




Ben doing a great job with the baritone









Anna and Ryan and their great moves doing the "evolution of dance"




(We didn't get a picture of our talent, which was Hayden and Lilly singing and Caleb shaking a rattle to the beat :) )



Aspen and Caleb had fun getting to know each other




Looking lovingly had her Daddy




Sweet baby hands




Having fun hanging out with Auntie Dawn




My mom and dad spoiled the little ones! They got pony rides up at their house on Sunday morning....a great way to celebrate Lilly's b-day....she LOVED the ponies, especially "baby blue" and loved to give it a hug and kiss every time she got off. Here are the kids ready to be "cowboys"




Hayden had fun pretending he was Woody. Too bad he couldn't ride more, but after 2 rides, his eyes were swollen and red from allergies :(




Cowgirl Lilly




Even Caleb got a turn!




Getting washed off in the hot tub




Getting ready to open up b-day presents and lining up all the toys to watch



Ready for winter with new ski goggles!!



Happy 3rd birthday Lilly! Make a wish!!




MMMM!!!!



Caleb had fun relaxing in the swing!





It was a great weekend!!!

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