Cousin Camp

Our dwellings had an infusion of energy, laughter, play and lots of cousin bonding for the last few weeks as my dear nephews spent some time with us.

Meet the crew:

Little Graham that will melt every one's heart with that toothless smile and sunny disposition.

Sweet Gavin who has the most stunning blue eyes, always ready to play but just as ready to lend a helping hand.

Older brother Thomas with his inquisitive eyes and mind and the most polite manners I have witness in a 10 year old boy.

They truly were a great bunch to have around and we all had a lot of fun and shared many adventures together.

Graham and his "guyzz", he can entertain himself for hours while playing with these little action figures friends.

Most mornings breakfast was interrupted by a dash to the porch to check out the deer.

Lots of cards were played, we have a deck that bears witness to that. Let's just say they are not casino standard anymore.

Christian and Graham formed a special bond. An older cousin guiding and helping his younger cousin.

Thomas and Nolan shared many experiences, including a week at Firwood camp.

Gavin and Ethan have many common interests, including getting water logged!

Off to Fircreek day camp, where they played hard and later slept well at home.

Airsoft battles were a highlight, this was the one time they actually asked to have a picture taken and were very deliberate on their posing!

Boys, sun and water, a winning combination!

These two impressed some older college guys who could not believe that "those kids" were sailing on their own! I have to say myself, that they are very competent.

It always easy to hug this little guy!

After all that sun, water and play, it's no wonder I have a bunch of famished boys!

More water fun!

Cousin Camp would not be complete without a tree house sleep over.

All the fun and food came at a price, we also put these guys to work.

Pet sitting for friends was easy with so many creature lovers in the house.

Love those lazy summer mornings!

The boys enjoyed looking at pictures of their parents adventures in South Africa. Notice that by now I have them all in uniform!

It truly was a blessing to have these boys around. We made great memories and I had a chance to get to know my nephews just a little better!

The time to head to Grandpa & Grandma arrived! A mix of excitement for going and sadness for leaving!

It was great having you, we are missing you already!