Amy came to visit!

The kids and I are in the midwest visiting our cousins. Since we are only five hours away, my friend, Amy, brought her kids out to Chicago from Windsor.  We all stayed the night at a hotel and spent as much time together as possible over the two days. The kids got along famously and had a blast. We swam in the hotel pool, had a sleepover, and went to a play place. It was so much fun!! And I loved being able to finally chat with Amy in person.

Amy and the kids met us at Matt's house. 

Then we headed to the hotel to swim. Gordon, Adele, Ellie, and Autumn were all giving Walter advice on how to best blow up the beach ball. 

Watching a little tv before going downstairs for pizza dinner. 

After dinner, we took the kids for a little walk. When Ellie fell down, all the kids were very concerned and had to check on her.

Run, crazy kids, run!

We stuffed the kids into one room to watch shows while the adults hung out in the other room.

Eventually, they all fell asleep

The next morning, we took them swimming after breakfast.

Little fish

Gordon asked me to take his photo.

After our morning swim, we went to an awesome play place between the hotel and my brother's house.

Gordon found the piano right away.

Awesome ball shooters

Driving tractors

Cousin Laurie playing a song for Evan and Kate.

After lunch, Grandma and Grandpa bought the kids their choice of cotton candy or ice cream. Adele chose cotton candy.

Gordon also chose green cotton candy

Walter chose bubble gum ice cream. I also got some -- caramel banana praline. NOM

The kids would chase and jump on the balloons projected onto the floor. The balloons would burst into (video) confetti.