Cousins

We had a long weekend full of lots of fun with the cousins.  I was never that close with my cousins as my mom is an only child (so no cousins there), and all but one of my cousins are a good bit younger than me.  So, I think it is so special that Brady and Katelyn have lots of cousins to grow up with.  Brady's cousins are his best friends, and even though it can get a little crazy when they are all together, I wouldn't trade it for anything.  My in-laws planned a super fun weekend for all their grand kids.  I think all of us at my house are worn out!

It started out with an afternoon swim at our neighborhood pool on Thursday.  Paul's dad and I had all seven kids by ourselves.  It was slightly terrifying at times, but no one drowned.  So, we will chalk that one up as a win.

Friday morning we headed to Carowinds.  We left Katelyn at home, because I didn't think it would be fun for her to have to ride around in the stroller all day in the heat.  Brady's favorite part was the water park.  My favorite memory of the trip is when I was changing Brady's clothes in the bathroom. I turned around to hang up his wet clothes and all of a sudden I hear, "Peeky boo!"  I look behind me to see Brady peering under the stall - yikes!  I couldn't help but laugh. "Oh, I not supposed to say peeky boo momma?"

So excited!

Cousins Caroline and William

Cousin, Henry

Going down the water slide all by himself!

He was one tired little boy.

As if Carowinds wasn't enough action for one weekend, we got up on Saturday and headed to the zoo.  Brady has always loved the zoo, and I was glad Katelyn could join in the fun.  It was a little hot, so we didn't stay too long, but they both had a good time.

Sweet kisses

This was Katelyn's first time riding the carousel, and as soon as it started going up and down she was terrified.

Sunday, Brady went to breakfast and to play at his Nanna and Papa's house with the whole crew while I went to church and Paul stayed home with Katelyn.  I spent the afternoon cleaning out my closet while Paul took Brady to see Peter Pan with everyone.  It feels so good to get organized and get rid of things that I don't need.  I am working on one closet at a time- next up is Brady's!

I feel like I need to take a day off to recover from the weekend.  I can only imagine how my in-laws feel :).