The Hamiltons are Here

This past weekend, Keith's brother Brian and his family came down from Sheridan, WY for a visit.

Here is Brian (to the left) and Keith putting the brisket in the smoker on Friday night for dinner on Saturday night.

Oliver had a great time with his cousins Lauren and Kaden.

Saturday morning, Oliver had his first soccer game at 8:00 AM.  That's awful early for a Saturday morning but we managed to get all eight of us out of the house and at the field on time.

Oliver was a bit shy at first since he missed the introduction the previous Saturday due to us being in Florida.  The weather also managed to take a turn.  It was cold, cloudy and threatening rain.

The mob of Wyoming kids.

Kellan was cozy in his car seat for a little while.

Oliver cautiously lining up for a 30 minute practice session.  Yes, he's the only one without a soccer ball.  We had no idea that we were suppose to bring one.  Can you tell we are first time soccer parents?

Oliver's buddy Charlie showed up and Oliver borrowed his brother Peter's ball.

Oliver going for the goal.

Going in for the huddle to kick off the game.

Some quick jumping jacks to stay warm.

Lauren and Kaden are still rolling around on the cold ground.

Charlie and his brother Michael waiting for their turn to play.

All three boys; Oliver, Charlie and Michael.

Kellan got too cold in his car seat and needed more of a snuggle from Dad's warm arms.  He also swiped the quilt from Lauren and Kaden.

Oliver with possession of the ball.

A zoomed in shot of Oliver on the field. 

Once again, Oliver has possession of the ball.

Good Game, Good Game!

We took the boys home and after lunch us girls went for a Mani/Pedi.  I've been anxious to take Lauren to this nail salon since I discovered their chairs for younger customers.

Lauren and Stephanie getting their manicures.

The week prior, Kellan was sick.  Thursday night, Keith got the stomach flu.  Saturday afternoon, I got the stomach flu.  I stayed home with Kellan and everyone else went to Jump Street.  I don't have any photos but I hear that the kids had a great time jumping on trampolines and running around.

After everyone got home I went to bed and nursed the flu.  I got up some time later for a visit and the kids were all snuggling in with Stephanie.

Oliver had a great time playing with his Uncle Brian.

Sunday morning, I tried to get some pictures of the kids together before everyone left.  As expected with four kids who had been going non-stop, it was a bit of a challenge.

Oliver is happy  but we were missing Kaden.

No we have Kaden and Oliver is missing.

Oliver is having a "I need an early nap" melt down and Kellan is out of there.

Then I found that I only had photo interest from one kiddo.

Oliver begged for a photo of all four of them, but as much as he might want it, he was so tired he couldn't pull himself together.  On top of it, Kellan was done too.

Kellan just decided to take matters into his own hands and take off.

Another attempt at a photo.

One more try, but Kellan insisted he was done.

We may not have had success at a group shot, but we still had a great time.  Oliver passed out at 10:20 AM, only about 20 minutes after they left.  Yes, he was one tired out boy.

Thanks to Brian, Stephanie, Lauren and Kaden for coming down to visit.  Hopefully next time we see you the weather cooperates and we are all healthy.