Daniel's oldest brother, Nathan, wife, Sharon, and their 4 kids, Lydia (8), Jacob (6), Sarah Beth (4) and Philip (9 months) came from Pennsylvania to stay with us for about 2 weeks over Thanksgiving. Our small house was hoppin'! It ended up being a really fun time with family... family that we usually only get to see about once a year.
The kids making a train (and scene ;)) while shopping at Ikea
Playing at Legoland in Mall of America
Rachel playing peek-a-boo through her carseat
6 little monkeys enjoying the view of Legoland
The girls watching some American Girl dolls get their hair done (for a hefty $) at the American Girl store in MOA
Lydia and Lillian went for a ride on the swings... sorry, not the greatest picture
Chuckle and Daniel on the carousel
Philip and Rachel at home getting to know eachother
Uncle Nathan put this dress on Rachel... those silly uncles!
Hey there, cuz!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Arriving late to the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
(we missed the parade!). Notice Jacob's "coat"... he forgot his coat at home so Daniel gave Jacob his fleece shirt he had on under his coat. I guess that's what happens when you're rushing to get 8 kids out the door!
Listening to Mrs. Claus read a story
Precious (I spy Nathan)
Going for a hay ride through town
The girls wanted me to take this picture of them...
Not sure why I even posted this picture :)
Lillian's balloon wreath
Our sweet little Abigail chose the guitar...
Lydia up a tree (like I say, it's in the Birx blood) at the Danforth cemetary. Nathan took us on a family history field trip...
Rebecca checking out her great great grandpa and grandma's headstone. They would be Daniel's mom's dad's parents (I think) :)
Another little monkey in a tree
Abigail using her stunt double
The two curlicues
I think she liked her Hello Kitty after all...
... and so did her sisters!
Watching Daddy light the candles
The happy birthday girl
Thank you, Grandma & Grandpa Birx, for all the fun presents!
I think she liked this one!
Rachel hanging out with Hello Kitty
Our four little pumpkins
Help!
Lillian going for a jog on our leaf maze
Rachel hanging out with Mommy in the Snugli
Rebecca in her usual position
Lillian making a leaf bouquet
Taking a walk down our block
The girls waiting for the polish to dry on their fingernails and toenails while watching a movie (rough life, huh?!)
Out enjoying one of the last nice days of warm weather
I don't remember this happening with the other girls - a front blowout!
Her face says it all - sisters!
Our sweet, happy Rachel
We have a new nephew!! Andrew Stanton was born on September 23! After 3 girls, my brother Mike finally got his boy! Congratulations Mike, Susann and girls!!
Here are all the troops... minus Little Miss Delaney who was home napping.
Our troops
Chuckle
Happy sisters