Cousins!!!

Last week, Garth’s cousin Nathan, his wife Virginia and their little boy Rowan came to Grand Rapids.  We all were very excited they came to see us.  The weather was amazing during their visit and we had lots of fun playing with our cousins.

Meet Rowan …

All the boys sitting down for a meal.  Of course we took  them to our favorite place, Meijer Gardens. 

Nathan and Virginia with all four boys heading into the Gardens. 

Exploring a big hill. 

Virginia, Nathan and Rowan taking a snack break, enjoying the wonderful weather and checking out sculpture.  The boys enjoyed running around this giant horse.

Oh No!  Don’t let the horse squish you Griffin!

Don’t worry.  I’ll save you.

Harrison getting a shoulder ride from Nathan. 

Harrison spent all weekend telling Virginia
“Cousin Virginia?  I’m so glad you’re here.”

After the sculpture walk, the boys took Rowan to the Children’s Garden. 

Griffin literally tasting the tongue in the 5 Senses Garden. 

  We soon discovered two of Rowan’s favorite things.

water …

… and sand! 

See, this is how you mold your hair into a mohawk, Rowan.

Ta Da! 

A rare sight of Griffin and Harrison cooperating.  They are lugging water to our sandbox for Rowan. 

Wet sand helps in making sand castles you see.  

Out attempts to get a group shot did not prove to be fruitful.