Hamiltons are Here

 This past week was my last week of maternity leave and we had a visit from some of the Wyoming Hamiltons.  They had made a trip to Texas and stopped by to see us on their way home.  It was Stephanie, Lauren and Kaden's first time to meet Kellan.  We had a great time and really enjoyed their visit.  Oliver even got to stay home from school 2.5 days to be with them.  What a lucky boy!

Aunt Stephanie meets Kellan and his chubby cheeks.

 Kaden, Oliver and Lauren having a fireside chat.

 Kaden, Lauren and Oliver playing with Oliver's laptop.

 Nana and Kellan

 Lauren, Nana and Kellan

On the second day they were here (Wednesday) we went to the Science and Nature Museum.  It was great to see, but once again, we didn't make it through most of the museum.  Someday we will see it all, but probably not in one day.

Kaden and Lauren in front of some dinosaurs.

Exploring some fossils. 

 Kellan and Oliver after lunch, ready to see space!

 One of Oliver's favorite exhibits, the Mars mud.  It demonstrates how erosion occurs on Mars (or Earth for that matter) due to water.

 Oliver and Lauren learning why we have four season.

Oliver learning about infra-red 

Oliver demonstrating infra-red to Lauren and Kaden.  The gun Oliver has blew hot air like a hair dryer and he was warming up Lauren and Kaden's hands so they turned colors under the infra-red camera.

 Oliver picking up space rocks

 Team effort with Lauren and Oliver picking up space rocks.

 When the pincher's don't work, bend over and use your hands.

 Nothing is safe from the pincher's.  Not bear the astronaut or...

... Lauren's NOSE!

 Kellan after an afternoon milk shake.  Often times he rests his head on his crossed arms.  I've always wanted a picture and Stephanie helped me out.

 On the third day (Thursday) we were suppose to get snow and it was cold so we stayed home for some rest and relaxation.

Aunt Stephanie and Kellan having a cuddle on the couch.

 Kaden, Madalyn and Lauren resting with Toy Story 3 during Oliver's nap time.

Oliver playing by the fire after his nap.

Lauren cuddling Kellan.

 Kellan's patience was very short and we barely got a picture with all four cousins.  We are just missing William in Texas.

 That night we went to White Fence Farm for dinner.  MMMM... YUM!

The first stop, the OK Coral to feed the farm animals.

 Kellan, Keith and Bill (Papa) hanging out while the kids play after dinner at the White Fence Farm.

What a great visit!  We look forward to seeing you again!!