All the Harper Grandkids minus little Taylor who's Grace's age. 
Thomas in the matching tie that I made Nolan for Fathers Day. With a lot of help from Susy!So after the many weeks of traveling, we decided it was time for a week off, and it just so happened to land on the same weekend as the Harper Reunion, so we headed off to Burley ID and spent 3 nights boating and hanging out on the Snake River. 
These five are quite the group. We had to keep quite an eye on them around the water. With the exception of Heidi who is in the middle, they are all 2 months apart. Heidis 10 months older than Thomas. One of the days we went to the City Of Rocks and hiked around. 
Thomas was an impressive hiker, and never whined or wanted to be carried. In fact most of the time he was up in front with the older cousins. We've never been prouder, haha! 
For the rest of our time off we spent it in Malta and I have never seen Thomas so happy. One morning I gave him a bath, went down to get his clothes and was talking to Nolan and I walked back in to find this.
He dumped most of the baby soap in the tub and was splashing around like crazy. Every day we were there, he was off and going all the time; cousins, tractors, sandboxes, places to run galore. 
He still asks me once a day to go to Brandons (his cousin) house each day. Made me really want to live there minus the long, hard working farming summer months! 
Grace was really good, and she got 3 top teeth while we were gone. She is an impressive eater and eats anything she sees. Not sure where she puts it? Our fourth was fun too. We celebrated in Malta the night before with pig runs, cotton candy, popcorn, fair toys, and watching fireworks. On the fourth we did some boating and went home the next day. Now a few weeks home, pretty exciting.
These five are quite the group. We had to keep quite an eye on them around the water. With the exception of Heidi who is in the middle, they are all 2 months apart. Heidis 10 months older than Thomas. One of the days we went to the City Of Rocks and hiked around. Thomas was an impressive hiker, and never whined or wanted to be carried. In fact most of the time he was up in front with the older cousins. We've never been prouder, haha! For the rest of our time off we spent it in Malta and I have never seen Thomas so happy. One morning I gave him a bath, went down to get his clothes and was talking to Nolan and I walked back in to find this.He dumped most of the baby soap in the tub and was splashing around like crazy. Every day we were there, he was off and going all the time; cousins, tractors, sandboxes, places to run galore. He still asks me once a day to go to Brandons (his cousin) house each day. Made me really want to live there minus the long, hard working farming summer months! Grace was really good, and she got 3 top teeth while we were gone. She is an impressive eater and eats anything she sees. Not sure where she puts it? Our fourth was fun too. We celebrated in Malta the night before with pig runs, cotton candy, popcorn, fair toys, and watching fireworks. On the fourth we did some boating and went home the next day. Now a few weeks home, pretty exciting.
19 comments:
Cousins really are the best.
Cute pictures. I love the picture with the quads and Heidi. I'll have to get a copy. We really did have a great time. That's so cute Thomas still wants to come to Brandon's house.
The tie is awesome Ashley...way to go. I didn't do half of the sewing things I planned on doing (our headbands) Those last two pictures are so cute. They are doing the exact same thing. BFF's for sure!
Great pictures! I didn't realize there were so many cousins on the Harper side. Awesome tie! And of course those 4 are going to be BFFs!
yes you and your in-laws simultaneous fertility is a little freaky. The kids are looking cute and happy and I am sure they miss their wide open spaces! I am guessing you miss letting them play without as many boundaries too, right?
Sound so fun! And remember, you never leave a kid alone in the bath. Not so much cuz they will drown, mostly because the second you look away the dump something in or dump water out. Has happened here many times.
how fun! Great job on the tie. Wow they have so many causins, and they are all so close in age. You guys have had a great summer so far.
Fun times. Makes me want to go visit Malta! I forgot how close it is to city of rocks! You're supposed to climb there not hike! Jk. Can't really do that with kiddos. I love all the cute cousins together! Lucky Thomas. And lucky you for a break (except the bubble bath :) He's so cute. They both are.
Looks like tons of fun! Love the pictures and how fun to have cousins so close in age!
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. I am curious as to why you didn't mention the failed tie attempt with me? haha
WOW you really made the tie??? Cool. Malta looks fun don't you love family! It's GREAT to have you back thou.
Love the tie. That was a favorite craft of your moms. Sooooooo much like her.
Looks like you had a good time with the fam. That bubble bath looks pretty inviting.
Cousins and family are really the best! I am glad you got to enjoy time with Nolan's family. That is cool that so many of the cousins are so close in age!
The pictures are really cute. My kids have all had their turn dumping out the entire bottle of baby soap too. With Tessa & Chase I was more frustrated, but by the time Hunter and Macie did it, I was laughing. I am glad the kids are softening me. I love cousin time too. And I am impressed that Thomas is such a great hiker. I would have been proud too!
CUTE!!
They look like they are having so much FUN! Thats so cool that they are all close in age. I love the tie on Thomas too!! You've got a little crafty in ya, I knew it!!
I've been waiting for you to write too. Glad to hear from you and all your trips, etc. cute cousins for your kids to grow up with.
I loved all the pictures and reliving our 4 week "party"! We loved having you.
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