Boy, it was fun with the Boyers

Pete's sister, Karen, and 2 of their kids, Nate and Grace, made the long trek down from Pittsburgh to spend the weekend with us. Our kids were soooo excited to play with their cousins! Even though we felt like we had been transported to a rainforest with all the crazy weather the last few days, we still managed to fit in some fun things. On Saturday, the group went to the Mint Hill Highland Games where the boys tried their hand at some games of strength and coordination, and the girls ran a race with a potato (and came in 2nd and 3rd!) and did a craft. Sunday was consumed with baseball, baseball and more baseball -- inside and out-- for the boys, and some coloring and playing for the girls. And on Monday we went to the Billy Graham Library, which we always enjoy.

Nate was a joy to have around -- Strider and Colsen get such a kick out of him. And 4-year-old Grace made us laugh and smile so many times with her cute and perceptive little observations. At one point I called Colsen "Sweetie," and Grace said, "Sweetie is not for boys! Only for girls." I told her I thought I could use it for boys, too, and she seemed to acquiesce, but then wanted to add that "Sweetie is NOT for teenagers because they're too big." I conceded that point to her.

We're glad they came to see us! (even though in the picture above Pete looks a little overwhelmed.... really -- we had fun!)