Whirlwind Vacation - Part 4

As part of our whirlwind vacation, we took a trip to visit my sister Bobbi and her husband Leif (and teenage kids Ben, Kelsey, Bree and Erik). We had lots of fun going on a picnic at the park, walking to the ice cream store, playing on the trampoline, playing the piano, splashing in their homemade kid-sized pools and strolling through the neighborhood. It was great to see everyone, and fun to see that my nieces and nephews are truly teenagers (off to the mall, parties, dates, etc.). I love you guys!

Uncle Leif helped Abby check out the river. If he would have let her go, she would have definitely attempted a swim. Sometimes Abby's a little too brave.

Ben didn't know I took this picture of him and his girlfriend Rosy reading a book together. Isn't that sweet?
Abby couldn't get Ben's name right! She started with "boy" and then "Ryan" and "Alex" (two of her teenage cousins who live in town). She really did love you, Ben!

Bree is hangin' out with Ethan. Notice the soccer ball behind her... is she trying to recruit my son?? ;) I wouldn't be too surprised!

Kelsey and Abby together :) Kelsey is a great babysitter!

Ethan was excited to hang from the tree. Leif actually only let him go for a second or two for this picture. Doesn't Ethy look so happy?

Ethan and his cousin Erik. Erik played with the kids a lot at the park, and Abby kept asking for him the next morning (he spent the night at a friend's house). "Erik... where are you?"