Janeece got out two baby pools for Karsten and Kimberly to play in. We didn't bring a suit for Karsten, so he wore an extra pair of shorts we had packed for him - didn't bother him a bit!
Since the pools were just filled up, the water was quite chilly. The first time they sat down in the water, they popped right back up gasping for air because the water was so cold it took their breath away!
But Kimberly decided to be tough and get her hair wet. When she was done, she asked Karsten if he could do it.
And so he did!
Then they played on the balance bean for a bit.
Then it was back to the pool to cool off again!
Filling up the pool with some more {cold} water!
Liam and Scott watching the pool fun from the shade.
Karsten was excited that Scott wanted to get in the pool with him.
Taking a break from the water for lunch.
Right after we finished lunch, Scott went inside to get something and we heard him exclaim 'Well hi - we didn't know you were coming!!', then his cousin and his family walked outside. They have three little girls and as soon as they saw the pools, they ran out to their car to get their suits.
The kids started playing together like they'd known each other for ages.
We were celebrating the 4th of July AND Kimberly's birthday. Janeece got a bunch of balloons which were a huge hit with the kids. This is my attempt at capturing their parade with the balloons.
Karsten swinging with Uncle Steve.
Aunt Bobbie brought bubbles for all the kids. She even brought a teething toy for Liam since he couldn't blow bubbles - how sweet was that?!
Alana and Scarlett blowing bubbles.
Gabby
Karsten spent a lot of time putting the wand in and out of the bubbles.
Liam was intently watching the big kids blow bubbles. Occasionally, he would try to grab a bubble he saw floating past.
One of the girls saw how Liam was trying to catch the bubbles, so they decided to blow bubbles so Liam could catch them.
I think Kimberly enjoyed her birthday celebration!
Karsten played all sorts of games with the girls. After they had a tea party, they moved along to another toy. After a few minutes of that toy, he came back to have another tea party.
Everyone helping Kimberly blow out her candles.
Janeece was so thoughtful and kind and got each of the kids a gift because she didn't want them to feel left out when Kimberly opened her gifts. Karsten got this cool set of dinosaurs. Uncle Kevin was standing by Karsten after he opened it and said 'wow, those are cool dinosaurs'. Karsten looked at him and said 'yep, want to play?', and off they went. I think Karsten surprised Kevin when he asked him to play. :)
Uncle John had a good time playing with Liam. He makes fun cartoon voices that entertain all the little ones.
Scott's cousin Andy is so good with the little kids - he ran all over chasing and playing with the them. Here he is playing with some sort of little dolls with the girls. I don't know what they're called - if it's not a truck or a ball or a dinosaur, you won't find them at my house!
Karsten came up and said, 'look mommy, I have a necklace like you!'
After a fun day of relaxing, chatting and playing, all of the kids were worn out. We put the boys to bed and after an initial battle from Karsten of 'I'M NOT TIRED', he laid down and was out!
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