Friday, August 7, 2009

Girls vs. Boys

We've had a very busy summer. The cousin swap was a huge success. I had Bethie and Elf for over a week and Mitch was mine for over 2 weeks. Here is a brief overview...

The GIRLS:

The Beach: We attempted to out dig our beach "neighbors" after they talked a little smack. Their hole was only slightly more impressive than ours.

Facials: Their pores have never looked better.

Pedicures: A little red and blue sparkle for the 4th.

Hair: Have I mentioned how much I love doing little girls' hair?

Dress up: Wow! These girls have style.

Fireworks: Good times with great friends.

Sewing: matching skirts for the dolls.

The BOYS:

Sports Camp: A sweaty hot week.

Trampoline: They practiced new stunts.

Wii: Indiana Jones, Rock Band, ...

Swim: They have the tan lines to prove it.

Beach: Boogie Boarding.

Scout Camp: Fishing, archery, every boy's dream.

No hair styling: Gotta love a buzz.

And of course more Wii: Mitch was in heaven. I wonder what Santa will bring him this year?

Our little man Jack and Baby:

Jack attempted to keep up with whoever and with whatever the whoever was doing. He picked up some new phrases along the way.

Thomas ate sand. Lots of sand.

Throw in a few more cousins, an Aunt and a Nana and that concludes the Great Cousin Swap of '09.

The Iron Man:

Justin competed in another IronMan. He knocked 50 minutes off last year's time. He's the man.



7 comments:

Kim W said...

You are the funnest aunt/mom ever! I really need to take a few lessons on that hair styling. Aubrey is definitely neglected in that area.

Laura said...

Love the great cousin swap! I need to convince my sister to try this out. Your kids will have so many great memories!

The Family Rasheed said...

What fun! We had cousins, but didn't swap...maybe next year!

3WimmerBoys said...

Love all the cousin fun! We miss Mitch.

ferntyler said...

talk about fun memories - those kids are always going to remember the Great Cousin Swap (I just love saying that)

Jen said...

What a creative and fabulous idea! You are making awesome memories. And a serious congrats to Justin!!

Gavin and Shawna said...

Sunshine~
hey blogging friend...you are now linked on my blog...and I can catch up on the things in that cute home of yours that we miss on the streets=)