Monday, September 24, 2012

Cousin Time

 A while back, the Muellers came to visit us.  We took them to the all famous Tauphaus Park Zoo, where we had a great time as usual.  It's always fun to try and get pictures with little kids all looking at the same time.  We did alright!  
 The tiger was super hot, but we made them get on anyway.  
 Across the street from the zoo is this little mini carnival/playground area.  Not sure what to call it. It has a few little rides that is operated by one person....This guy.  We had to wait for the one ride to be over so he could rush over to the next one to get it started.  Kinda funny.  Every time Kasen and I go to the zoo, he begs me to let him to and play at this place and do the mini golfing.  We ended up letting the kids go on a few little rides, and I still need to go and let Kasen golf.  But it was a fun time.  
 Oh man.  I can't quite get a grip on this cute little girl.  She is my thumbsucker and doesn't act like she is kicking the habit any time soon.  I was lucky enough to sneak in during this nap time and snap a few photos of her.  She is growing like crazy and I can't really believe she isn't in that baby stage any more. Where did that time go?  She is full fledge toddler stage!!  She talks and gets her way most of the time.  She is very determined, but also extremely sweet.  She has a contagious smile, and looks that can kill.  She loves her brother and most of the time acts very kindly toward him.  She imitates most of the things that he does, which of course, drives Kasen CRAZY, but maybe she does it because of that reason.  Who knows. Just love this girl!
 Just a fun picture after an adventurous trip to Wal-Mart with the children.  
 kasen being his silly/goofy self.  Can't really help it!
 Kasen and Hannah built a SWEET volcano in the back yard and so Shanna was kind enough to use up all of her baking soda and vinegar for the explosion of the volcano.  They were super proud of their project and I thought it was pretty cool myself!
 Oh...summer time and the mud.  I have a love/hate relationship with it.  I will miss the mud during these upcoming seasons, but will probably welcome it back gladly come the summer time.  Kasen gets muddy at least once a day, if not more.  He is a pro at getting his close in the washer and getting himself in the tub without hesitation now.  
 The beautiful mud house.  Couldn't have decorated it better myself!
We absolutely love time with our family.  I love that Shan and Kory only live 2 hours away from us.  WE have grown close over the past few years and really enjoy spending time with their family.  It is fun watching our kids play together and grow up together.  For about 2 weeks straight every time we would get into the car, Daisha would say.  "Livi's house?  Hannah's house?"  I would tell her we probably weren't going to their house today, and she would start crying every time.  Poor little girl!

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