A visit with cousins

We had a great time while my cousin and family came to visit. We had lots of fun visiting, playing, reading, going to the beach and walking / riding bikes to the park and much more.

Due to distance or whatever the reason, we only recently were able to introduce the kids to each other last January. Since that time, our kids have been talking about when they can play with Toby and Alicia again. We were thrilled to find out they were coming out to see us. Days of counting down to when they would arrive.

The kids got along perfectly wonderful. I loved when Michelle asked "Alicia, how is it that you are not fighting with Kyla?" She just looked at her mom with such misunderstanding - "we're playing mom!". I love it!!!


The beach was a hit. Soaking up the sun (even with sunscreen a few of us actually got a bit burnt). We enjoyed riding the waves, building sandcastles and covering the girls in sand.

A man was sitting with his pet parrot on a park bench behind us. "A pirate mom, look...he has a real parrot!". Oh, kids can have such adorable understanding. Pirates and Parrots have got to go together for real right!... The kids had a great time hearing the parrot talk and ask for their food. What a cool experience.

Thanks again Josh and Michelle for making the trip! Thanks Toby and Alicia for being great playmates for the weekend!

Looking forward to the next time we see each other!