Miah and Ari played restaurant or something like that. They took turns running into the kitchen and bringing out pretend food to serve eachother. Miah would say "Ianna, bring more food" and off she would run. She'd come back with her hands cupped full of air and serve it to him, he'd gobble it down and ask for more.
Waiting patiently to be served.
Then Miah would serve. This time he served fish, and Ari had to keep Kaleb at bay.
Then we had real dinner. That was a bit crazy, trying to get 8 kids, 7 and under to sit down and eat, at the same time. But we managed. I like Faron standing guard in this picture, he's concerned about spills and messes.
Desert was enjoyed.
Xander found this long stuffed snake toy the boys had, and apparently it was after him.
apparently these boy cousins have to wrestle, the big ones and the little ones.
Kole fits right in.
a few seconds of down time.
Movie time, complete with pop corn.
which was a big hit for everyone
I thought it was cute, Kaleb was feeding Ari the popcorn.
Kaleb did not appreciate being abandoned by his parents :) but after a while he pulled through and even smiled a couple times.
At some point during the movie, Isaiah appeared in only his underwear. Then Miah said, in a tatteling voice, "Isaiah take clothes off" and when I just nodded and he didn't get in trouble, Miah stripped. Soon Xander caught wind of it and had to strip too, and eventually Ari, who still has no qualms about being naked.
Once they were all suited up (or down) it was time for a wrestling match.
Xander and Isaiah are wrestling partners, they get pretty into it. Miah comes and goes, mostly there for comedic opportunities, and to double team Xander.
Xander does not mind being double teamed.
I can't imagine the sceen in 10 years when they are 15, 14 and 14.
Fun cousin time all the way around.
I was afraid that Kaleb would not be happy to see us still there in the morning, but he was totally fine with it.
Saiah used this table's drop leaf as a slide for his toys. Kole and I both thought it was cool.
After Gabe and Angie got home we took off and headed further north in Iowa to visit Faron's grandpa and Aunt Anna and Uncle Marlin.
Aunt Anna came armed with a tub of beanie babies her girls had outgrown and told the kids to take whatever they wanted.
they had lots of fun sorting through and picking out what to take home. We came home with a trash bag full. Some are being passed on to cousins and friends.
We went out to eat and play before heading back home for the weekend.
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wow, what a weekend. Funny pictures of the boys in underwear wrestling while the girls just ignore them and watch a show in the back ground. All those boys are filling out so much!
WOW... what a whirl wind trip you had. Looks like all had a wonderful time. I know Anna said she had a blast with the kids. I am glad your weekend went well. Grandpa was still talking about the kids a week after they were there. He enjoyed having all of you there.
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