Cousins!

We were so happy to have cousins come to visit us in Wisconsin!!! My cousin, Holly Renninger, has always been like a big sister to me, but she has spent most of her years on the eastern side of the U.S. They currently live in Ohio, and they drove all the way to Green Bay to spend Easter and half of spring break with us. Our children have never met each other, but 3 of our 4 kids are practically the same ages ... and they quickly became treasured friends. There were even tears shed as they departed at the end of the visit - and already questions of "when can we go to their house to visit?".

We rewarded the kids with an ice cream sundae and McDonald's playland on one afternoon. Holly took some great pictures of the kids together there. First, here's Chandler and Taylor - chatting at their own private table about music, basketball, and who knows what else.

Rachel got very comfortable with the tunnels - and had a great time playing!

Kaleigh on top, Blake, Carlie, and Caleb in front.

Our two peas in a pod - little firecrackers Kaleigh and Carlie.

Whenever Caleb disappeared for awhile, I could always find him in the basement playing Lego Star Wars with Brandon! These two are big Star Wars fans!

Enjoying the "almost spring" weather ... Chandler, Carlie, Taylor, and Kaleigh.

Candy!!!


Movie time together on the couch - that's Holly on the right (as usual, I forgot to take enough pictures - this is my only one of Holly).

Chandler and Taylor - the ice cream sandwich bunch.

Kaleigh and Carlie - half of the fudge pop bunch.

Blake and Caleb - the other half of the fudge pop bunch.