Alaskan Cousins

 My sister and her family have lived in Alaska for the past 6 years. We used to live just 20 minutes from each other for several years and I loved being a part of her kids' lives. Sadly, they moved away just two weeks before Brooke was born, so my kids and hers don't get to see each other very often. Every so often, we do get together and so of course that means taking lots of pictures to document the occasion.

 I love Ethan's expression in this picture. Not sure if the dirty look is directed at me or his older brother, but it's hilarious!

 Porter somehow lost his shirt while waiting for his turn and could not be persuaded to put it back on. He was also being an overall stinker during this photo session.

 Brooke and Olivia had lots of fun in the sandbox. They made a trench and gave Porter the job of filling it up with water.

 We wish we could see our Alaskan cousins more often, but when we do, we make sure to squeeze every last drop of fun out our visit to last us until we get together again.