This afternoon we had a full house. With a dozen kids and almost that many adults, there was just a bit of chaos in my kitchen.
I had four of my siblings here visiting and would have loved to have the rest of them here as well. My sister and her husband were in town with their twin daughters. So, my family that lives in the area all came over to visit as much as possible.
It has been a fabulous weekend of children racing through the house. The youngest three are not yet two years old. My sister’s girls were born just six weeks after my own youngest son.
The three of them never stopped moving if they were awake. We were determined to get a photo of them all in the same place, so we sat them on the counter with my older boys.
They were so excited to be in a new area, they actually sat still long enough for us to get a picture for my mom.
My awesome husband insisted that I take the time out of the kitchen and actually relax. So, I did. The only thing we made was a batch of Homemade Playdough for the older kids to play with.
We ordered sandwiches enough for everyone, other families brought food to share and we ate potluck style whenever we were hungry. Sometimes, it is not all about the food. It is so much more important to enjoy the time together.
I don’t have a recipe for you today, but I’ll be back in the kitchen tomorrow! Have a blessed week!
A Walk to Serenity says
Love those kids! You got some good pictures 🙂
Words Of Deliciousness says
The kids are so cute! I am sure you had a great time with your family.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) says
all kids are adorable! so fun to gather with family members.
Becki's Whole Life says
So cute – there is nothing more fun that the cousins all being together. My youngest is a month apart from two of her cousins as well and it's the same thing. They never stop moving the whole time they are together. Love all of the blonde hair! They definitely look like cousins. Enjoy!
The Blonde Duck says
So cute!
Joanne says
They're all so adorable! It must be so fun when you all get together.
Big Dude says
Your had 4 sibling visiting and there's more? wow big family
Jenn says
Adorable pictures, Mary! They look like they are having so much fun!
Gloria says
Yeah ! I love these pictures o much! and they all look aodrable!! ahh!
Sue/the view from great island says
Those faces!
Katherine Martinelli says
Soooo cute! It is so wonderful that you have such a close family and that your children all get to grow up together, or at least visit often 🙂
Geni says
Beautiful, beautiful children. So glad you got to have this meaningful time together Mary. Take care.
Beth says
Those are such adorable photos! There's something really special about kids having time with their cousins. Some of my happiest childhood memories are the times I spent with my various sets of cousins. I'm so glad you had a great weekend!
The Harried Cook says
How absolutely precious! Love these pictures… I wish my Aimee had little cousins her age to play with! All the kids & little ones in these pictures are are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
This is how it should be! Love these photos so much. They are all beautiful children! I know you had a great time.
the starving student says
Aww very cute. You always mention your sons and I didn't realize they were so young. You are right, sometimes the food just has to take the back seat. Family is where it's at.
Chris says
Too adorable! Forget oil, solar, and wind, find a way to create the kind of energy a kid has and our problems are over!
Karl says
How did I miss this post?! I am so jealous, now!
Mary says
Awe! I'm glad you saw it now. We would have loved to have you here!! I am counting down until June now. Can hardly wait to see you guys again.