Cousin's sleepover

My kids don't get to see too much of their extended family very often. Ez's mom lives in Sacramento, so we get to see Grandma Jane lots, but my family is spread out through New Mexico and Colorado.

This last weekend my older sister, Jolie, and her three kids-Sarah, Jake, and Anders-were able to stop in for a short visit on their way home from a family reunion for the Griffin side of the family.

Jolie and I had lots of fun visiting, and the kids enjoyed each other's company. We visited the Jelly Belly Factory, went swimming, and simply hung out. We pulled out our fabric markers and let the kids decorate t-shirts and then sign them on the back. They really enjoyed that. On Saturday night we went to Fenton's for ice cream and then Jolie and I decided to try to "repair" Anders' favorite baby blanket so that it would last a few more years. It was fun, but much more than we had bargained for! The blanket now has new batting and a new backing and is nicely tied. Anders noticed the differences immediately, let's hope in the long run he is willing to accept it!

The trip wasn't long enough, unfortunately, but it was so good to see them and visit no matter how long we get!


Lily, Sarah, and Alexis--waiting in line at the Jelly Belly Factory


Jake and Joe playing in the mirrors at the Jelly Belly Factory


Jake and David--giving each other's game systems a try


Evie enjoying a yummy bagel from Panera


Anders


Alexis, Sarah, and Lily


Jolie and Anders-decorating the shirt


Signing the shirts


Our artful creations


Showing off our backsides (and the back of the shirts too!)