Party Time with Cousins!

This year we didn't do a 'party' for Abby (I know, I know - this takes me out of the running for the mother-of-the-year award). We had dinner at our house with family, she celebrated at school with her friends and then this past weekend she had ALL her cousins meet her at the hotel for swimming and a sleep-over.

What were we thinking - 7 kids, 4 adults, 2 hotel rooms! Actually, it all turned out great! All the kids played so good together. Brayden thought he was 'the bomb' since he had the older boys (Koby, Quincy and Brett) to follow around. Abby was super-excited to have Brailee and Alexis there, especially when it was make-up time!

I know I say this all the time, but it is just priceless to see the kids playing together and laughing. It is so hard being a parent, but seeing them all play together and having the time of their lives makes up for those rough times. A big reason for moving back to Oklahoma was for the kids to be closer to their cousins. Was it worth it - ABSOLUTELY!

Here is to adventures with cousins ...

p.s. It was hard to take pictures in the pool area because of the steam ... but trust me, they had a BLAST!