Our neice Kiley came to visit last week. It was such a joy to have her, but I really don't think I can handle four kids. Nika was sad to see Kiley play. Many of you will recall that Kiley lived with us for around four months last year. It seemed like much longer.
Recently the kids made a fort. It is really great to see how well the kids play together. It was totally Christian's idea and Nika had so much fun doing it with him.
Several weeks ago we got a professional photographer take pictures of our kids. Kyle wasn't in the pictures, because we didn't know how long he would be with us and it ended up being complicated enough with the kids we had so far.
Boy do things change. When I was feeding my kids food for the first time they recommended waiting until 6 months. But taking Kyle to the Peditrician last week they gave me the go ahead to start the solids. He really loves being at the big kids table.
For those not familiar with the Goose it is a fun Game we have played with our Friends over the last Six or Seven years. Maybe someone else would be will to fill in more of the History. But basically when some major life event come along the goose will be "regifted." Well several weekends my brother-in-law (Josh) celebrated B.S. Grad and recieved the Dreaded Goose. Now all had hoped the Goose would be leaving us when Josh and his family leave for Portugual or even Carnagie while they are there. But, I am sad to report that last night that same sweet Josh (yuck) regifted the Goose to Matt for his upcoming Birthday.
Ok I know it is wrong, but while at my Mom and Boyd's house in Sisters we discovered that Kyle likes Cartoons. Here you see all of the kids laying down to the right of the TV watching cartoons. Nika and Christian love laying down and hanging out with Kyle on the floor.
Christian the constant comic! Matt, my Step Dad, and my Mom started throwing Golf Balls to Christian, which to our Surprise he started dropping into this onsie. Toward the end he started to look like a pregnant women holding his back as he bent over to grab another golf ball. We were laughing so hard I could barely hold the camara still enough to take any pictures. It was funny to see our slim guy put on his fat man suit (made of Golf Balls).
Matt took last week off from work to accomplish several things around the house. The kids really loved having Dad home to play with. Here you see Matt and Christian doing some yard work.
The kids are crazy about swimming. 
I guess this is a mile stone for Nika and me. I know it isn't perfect, but I was excited. I guess I am still learning these parenting tricks. I put Nika in front of the TV and she sat sill enough for me to french braid her hair several times until it was good enough to photograph.
My nephew Kyle and Christian are seen here enjoying some floor play time. Kyle rolled over several times about two weeks ago, but only once since then. It seem like he just isn't interested in doing so again (Been there done that!). I think Christian was trying to break in on some of the excitement. By showing off his rolling over tricks. 
Finally we are able to rejoin society. The kids and Matt have finally recovered for the colds. And praise the Lord baby Kyle didn't get any of it.
Matt had the great idea to get Christian a Basketball Hoop for his room. He is getting really good. Matt even had to raise the hoop because it was getting to easy for Christian. He loves to put different gloves or shoes (see the elephant slipper?) to see if it makes a difference.
Isn't it great to have cousins your age to play with. Wish the kids had stayed still for the picture. I guess they are to busy playing (or Christian is).
Katie and I tried so hard to get the picture to look good, but no luck. Here you see, AJ, Kyle and Christian all posing.
