adventures with "the cousins"

so far the Florida gang hasn't even been here a full week and already we have done enough for a month!  the kids are enjoying all the time spent together.  waking up together, playing, napping, outdoor meals, picnics, and just plain having fun.  aside from alot of outdoor fun... we have also done a little sight seeing =)   we are loving these days together!

This was Tobin's first time at the Kiddie Park with the kids.  We met up with the Viers' family on Sunday afternoon.  

 

 

 we took a day trip to Niagara Falls USA & Canada.

the kids did really well with very few issues at all.  we were surprised at how well behaved they were.  at one point, when taking a souvenir picture, the guy commented "wow, your kids are all really well behaved".  wow! we had a picnic overlooking the falls on the US side, then rode Maid of the Mist.  we then drove over to Canada and saw the falls from that side and went on the Journey Behind The Falls.

 

 

we met up with Daddy (Uncle Tobin) for a picnic lunch, sword fight and hike at Squire's Castle....

 

 

more from our week

Isa finished her 3 day Princess Ballet camp on Thursday.  She loved the class and it looks like it may be something we continue in the Fall with lessons.  It was so nice watching her, Natalie, and Gina dancing and playing together!  Will and Gabi were great sports waiting around during her class.  On the last day Miss Jacqui even had a princess tea party set up for the girls... too cute!

Isa and Natalie dancing

 

I love how Will kept Gabi entertained!

 Uncle Joe and Aunt Maureen came over for a nice visit on Wednesday night to drop off Will's birthday gifts!  The kids had a blast hanging out.

On Thursday afternoon our Florida gang arrived!!!!  Can you believe that we have been playing so much we haven't even pulled out the camera for a single picture!  fun times ahead.

tiny dancer

Isa is attending a 3 day princess ballet camp. It's only 1 hour a day and perfectly suited for their age group.  She was a little natural and it was quite possibly the cutest dance instruction I have seen!  I am so glad we signed up to do this with our friends Natalie and Gina!  Can't wait for the next 2 days!

 

 

 most importantly, Isa had a wonderful time!

great weekend!

The kids anxiously awaiting Daddy to find us in the workroom to surprise him with his gift!  They left a trail of chocolates all the way from our bedroom to the workshop!  The kids had so much fun coloring the signs and working on their cards!

 

This afternoon our family spent it celebrating cousin Chloe's FIRST birthday! Everyone had such a good time and the rain even held out long enough for us to enjoy the outdoors.  Happy birthday Chloe!

 

 

 cousin time is always special!

(and Uncle Jeremy finally met Mira!)

 

 

 

Saturday we were surprised by a special visitor from Texas!  Jeremy came into town to join the crew for Matt's bachelor party!

Father Tobin forgiving Jeremy for his sins =)

silly brothers.

Happy Father's Day!

wishing all the dads in our lives a wonderful and blessed day! 

a special Happy Daddy's Day to Tob.  we love you!

Will 7/1/06

Isa 10/1/07

Gabi 2/27/10

Combined Birthday Party

Tonight our playgroup all got together (it's been a while since we were ALL there) to celebrate the older kids FIFTH BIRTHDAY!  I say it time and again... but it's crazy that we still get together, that the kids are so close and that now our group is 13 kids strong... with one on the way in September (not from our family). 
This year we had the party at the Westlake Recreation center.  There is a tot water area and all the kids had a BLAST!  The laughter, friendship, and time together was priceless.  so much fun!

 

  silly silly kids!