Cousins!

So, we did get fed at James and Christine's after our hike up Shaw Butte Mountain. Thank you!! All the Flink cousins were there (there are 9, with 1 on the way) along with their parents. It was fun seeing the cousins play together and enjoy each other's company. Olivia and Ella bonded in Olivia's cool inflatable bouncie toy. Unfortunately I exceeded the weight limit, so I could only stand on the outside and look in. It is so much fun to have these little people in our lives. I just can't squeeze 'em enough!

Olivia had to take a break for some refreshment. She's acting like she's contemplating what to pick, but she knew exactly what she was looking for.

Ahh...there they are...the cookies.

Christine's parents get to spend about 4 months out of the year here, now that they're both retired. This is Floyd with my dad.

Meanwhile, back at our house, Hannah and Emma came up with all kinds of things to keep themselves entertained. Here they are working on a song/dance performance for us of "The Twelve Days of Christmas".

I think this was 'Five Golden Rings'.

I normally don't do blurry pictures, but there was something about this one that I liked, so it made the cut. This one had a little essence of joy about it.

All good things must come to an end...at least this visit from the CA cousins. Time to say good-bye for this time. We're already looking forward to the next time. We can't help that we just love you so much!! :-)

Ella convinces me every time that whatever age she is is the perfect age. We're all big Ella fans.

We're still making up for lost time, when the CA cousins lived in Sweden. Now that was TOO far away. Come back soon!