Because they were hanging out with my husband's side of our family. All 25 people of it...
Yes, that's me...the one with the bloated face and ponytail on the far right. Apparently I wasn't thinking clearly when I put that combo together.Though some are a little crazy, we still love them and call them our own.
I happen to really love the one that looks like she may need professional help. :)Can't you just see the joy on Jet's face as he's surrounded by his brothers and dad? Love this picture.
As well as this picture...
Two of the brothers were trying to wax all serious. Jet and Jonas obviously couldn't wipe the smile of their faces. I'm thinking they were having too much fun. :)
Speaking of "too much fun"...did I mention that 13 of The Clan is 8 years and under?
Exactly what I'm thinking too. Earplugs, anyone? *wink*It was a crazy time of hardcore playing...
I love how Chris (8) is showing Trent (5) his big muscles. And notice how Charis (7) and Selah (5) are going to battle against the "Mean Indian" Jacob (6) in the background.Here's the motley crew of Mean Indians...
...hence the gruesome faces on two of the Indian Warriors.
Three boxes were constructed together to make their fort. (A brilliant idea by Aunt Joanna. Who knew you could go to stores and request appliance boxes? For free!)
When I saw this little Wagon-Ride-of-Terror that their little creative selves came up with, I had to talk myself through being a Mom NOT compelled by fear.
When I was little, my sister ended up with a bunch of stitches when we did something like. I still remember her screaming as I sat outside the ER room where they were sewing up her forehead. So yeah. I had to push that memory from my brain as I watched. ;)
But man, if they didn't have a blast doing it!
Unfortunately in the midst of this "crazy atmosphere", Alana (who didn't get either of her two naps) was only into being held.
So Jet and I took turns. :)
Raegan (2), who also missed her napped and wasn't acting herself, preferred to be away from the rowdy Indian game the older kids had going on. So she loved when Jacob showed her this little hidden fort where she could be in peace. :)
But she was ALL ABOUT being with the girl cousins.
Aren't they adorable? I have to smile when I envision what this group of girls will look/be like in 10 years.And yeah, these three hit. it. off.
Lexi (6), Charis (7), and Selah (5)When Lexi left that night to drive back to Texas, Charis told me how sad she was because Lexi was gone. but now she felt like she really knew her. Sweet.
I have a feeling these cousins (especially these girls) will share a lifetime of friendship together. How could they not? They are knitted by blood. drawn together by love.
