Introducing the Relies

Last weekend, Aaron and I both worked and the kids went to spend the weekend with their cousins.

 

My sister, Kylene and her husband, Jay, have five children (two are playing with Jesus), and man do my kids beg to go to auntie and uncle's house.   I'm not sure if it is the mud that surrounds their home, the crazy singing auntie performs, the cookies they seem to always make when there, heading out to the mounds of dirt in the gravel pit with uncle, or just plain hanging out with their cousins?  Whatever it is, they come home happy and very worn out.

Their cousins...

Brayden (4)

Brayden loves spending time with Allie.  He is infatuated with Recue Heroes, trains, cars, and mud.  He doesn't take kindly to having a picture taken or settle down long enough to give a hug, but he sure is a cutie.

Nathaniel (8)

Nathaniel and Jonathan are best buds.  They are the happiest when covered from head to toe in mud or playing the Wii.  Nathaniel is an awesome big brother and a huge help around the house and in the pit.  He'll do just about anything to make a buck or two.  He, on the otherhand, has no problem posing for the camera or taking time for a hug or two.

Alyvia (17 months)

Alyvia is the apple of everyone's eye.  She is full of energy.  She also has no problem posing for the camera.  In fact, she sees it and turns on the charm.  She does however, have a problem with slowing down for cuddles.  Her favorite thing is helping mama bake cookies eat cookie dough.

Thanks, Uncle and Auntie!