The Winklers come to Texas

My sister and her kids came to visit this past week. We don't get to see each other nearly enough, so I was really glad to have them come for a few days. It was loud and chaotic at times, but it was well worth it. Ethan and Ellen have grown and changed so much since we saw them last summer. The cousins played like cousins do - with a lot of laughing and a little aggravating. They're figuring each other out. And the goodbye wasn't much of a goodbye this time because we know we'll be seeing them again in another month or so when we travel to Kentucky. I know the trip wasn't easy, especially for you, Elizabeth. But we're SO glad you came!

 Evie reading to Ethan and Ellen before bed.

 Simon and Ellen playing with bubbles. Ellen knows exactly how to push Simon's buttons. And Simon is going to be a really good soccer player one day. He can throw himself on the ground and act like he's been injured like you wouldn't believe! But I really think these two will be good playmates someday soon. :)

 Ethan!

 Simonster.

 Lining them up for a picture.

 And then Ellen runs off.

She's back. Now for the impossible - to get all five of them to look at the camera and smile. Evie's face is my favorite in this one! The face she's making perfectly describes her mood that morning.

 This is as good as it's going to get. Not bad!