August 31, 2008

The best part about having cousins is that you have somebody to play with, and even though you haven't seen each other for a year, you can go off and play with them as soon as they get there. No warmup time needed.
The worst part about having cousins is you have to say goodbye. It was a sad trip home today.

August 30, 2008

Saturday was the Lawnmower party. I'm not sure, but I think this was the 31st annual celebration. I don't think I've missed too many. I mean sure, there were the two or three years around junior high when it was embarrassing, but I was still there. And last year I was home with a 3 day old baby, but I still sent representatives. It takes a really big deal for any of my siblings to miss it.

The pre-party:

The big cousins get a trailer ride from Grandpa Runchey:

August 29, 2008

On Friday we left for Cedar Falls not long after the kids got home from school. We got there in time to go out for pizza (at Z's, of course). The Crusher was in the garage (for his own protection) and Rowan made his car noise everytime he saw it.

August 28, 2008

The birthday boy!

August 27, 2008

Ellie wearing her new 12-18 month jacket. Oh wait, wrong kid.

August 25, 2008

Rowan takes a bath in the morning,


and supervises showers in the evening.

August 24, 2008

I think it's safe to say that football season has officially started.