Danielson - Skelton Cousin Party

I am the worst picture taker in America, I've decided.  We've had my cousin's 4 kids for a couple of days, and I'm not sure if I have got a single picture to show for all the fun we've had...LOSER!  Anyways, we have had fun, and it will be sad to see them leave later today.

Friday evening we went swimming together.   It's amazing how much easier it is to keep track of everyone when you have two teenagers!  Friday night we roasted hot dogs in our fire pit and had ice cream.  The kids all slept in the family room watching "Bedtime Stories."

Saturday was kind of our lazy morning, but for me it was nice :)  We finally got up and going by noon to go to the zoo together.  Little did we know the entire world had the same idea...we couldn't find a parking ANYWHERE close by...like within a mile...nothing.  It was insane.  And the line to get in looked like a giant mob of people, so we had to turn around and head for home, I felt so bad!  But it ended well...everyone but Belen and Bryan went bowling.  Zerin came in 2nd place to Carlee, so of course he demanded a bowl-off on the wii when we got home :)   I'm not sure how that ended, but he didn't run upstairs gloating, so I'm guessing he didn't win :)  

That evening, our sweet neighbor, Elaine, was turning 80 so her family threw her a big surprise party.  They even had two giant blow up toys for the kids to jump in...so perfect.  It was fun to just sit and relax for a little while.  Belen kept our neighbors entertained by chewing out the kids walking up the slide on the blowout toy (full blown yelling actually) and then carefully, and methodically sitting in her cake.  And then yelling at her cake when she realized it was all over her pants.  She's got a strong little personality, that girl :)  

The kids were going to watch "Tangled" and then "Bridge to Terabithia," but by the time "Tangled" was over, everyone was asleep except Zerin and Christian, who then headed out to the tramp to sleep.  That was at 9:30 by the way.  I was a little shocked!

Today's adventure involves Sacrament meeting with 9 kids.  I am actually thinking it will be easier than Sacrament meeting with 5 kids just because they all entertain each other so well, but we'll see :)