A visit from the Floyds

(All the neices and nephews with Auntie B, Ollie pop missed the photo, must have been napping)

The day after we got home from Vegas (first week of April), Jess and her gang came up for a visit. It's always an adventure when the Floyds are in town. As our husbands are ususally working during these visits, we often joke that Jess and I are just two single moms trying to make it on our own when we are together. One day Jess and I decided to take the kids swimming. After putting on suits, packing up towels, buying one bathing suit and strapping everyone in the car, we finally made it to the pool. At one points all the kids were standing beside the big pool ready to dive in while Jess was still in the changeroom. This left me alone with 8 kids six of which are seven and under. Although the pool was otherwise empty, two lifeguards ran over to me in a panic asking me how I was going to do this. Keep in mind, Ollie is in my arms. Apparently I was quite the sight. No problem I assured them, my sis was coming. Needless to say, they kept a good eye on everyone, but they didn't need to, our kids are rockstars in the water. Another adventure we had was a hike up to Rattlesnake point in Kal Provincial Park. Dad took off with all 8 kids while mom, Jess, kath and Pyb and I legged back and visited. Such a trooper.



I know, our kids have some pretty cool grandparents.

Lucy spent a lot of time on shoulders and with this expression.

Ollie met high school friends Kath and Pybus for the first time. He loved Kath's hand. So delicious.

Auntie Jess and Ollie were a match made in heaven.

In other news Ollie has a new happy place: his exersaucer. I think it makes him feel manly.
Early April, Nate learned to ride his bike with no training wheels! It took all of five minutes before he was leaving Jared in the dust. Way to go buddy! He has not been holding back since acquiring his new skill and has since been tackling hills, rough terrain and little trails and we've only had to use about half of a box of bandaid as a results:) Not too shabby.