Baby Jace and Benson Cousins!

Another hi-light of our trip was meeting Skyler and Ashley's new baby - Jace! He was born about 41/2 hours before Christopher - the day after Brad's birthday! He is such an adorable little guy - very mellow and so alert. I like to say he has the " wise old man look" and I mean it in the most adorable way! He just has this look about him that seems like he knows so much more than he can tell you. Here he is with his papa:


And with his beautiful mommy:


And enjoying the sling from his Auntie! Look, hands free to text! =)



The one rare moment Brad got to hold him without Owen collapsing in jealous tears (he was asleep):
We also got to see a little more of baby Trevan, Scott and Jen's little guy. He is six months old and has grown like a weed since we last saw him! He is a happy and cuddly little boy, and oh SO cute!!! We love him and can't wait for him to be running around next time we visit (he started scooting a bit while we were there, so I'm sure it won't be too far in the future for him)!


The boys had some of their most fun times with their cousin Kenadee this trip! Eli was especially grateful for her company during Owen's illness. The two of them have very complementary personalities, and played so well together! They could alternate between digging in the dirt, "cooking" up food with their play dishes, and reading books together. They could also run around Grandma and Grandpa's house playing "dinosaur" (Skyler, Brad and Grandpa took turns in this role) and SCREAM like nobody's business! It was a great time, and we were all glad that Eli and Kena weren't scared of eachother anymore =).



The "masked monsters." The kids all wanted to have one on, then they each kept getting scared of the other ones and crying about it... it was hilarious! They also loved beating on their dads and Grandpa with the swim noodles!
Hiding from "dinosaurs" in the front hedges! This was a FAVORITE activity whether it was warm or FREEZING outside... no one ever wanted to quit and come in! Thank goodness for Brad and Skyler who seemed to have just as much fun scaring and chasing the kids as the kids had being scared and chased!
Getting cozy at Steph's, the local burger and ice cream shop in Morgan. Are we going to have some "kissin' cousins" on our hands?
Brad and Skyler roasting hot dogs! Finally a warm enough day to be outside!
Kids throwing endless sticks into the firepit!
Brad and Kris showing off their "guns."