JoAnn and Tom's Going Away Party and a Visit from Cousin Dave

Happy Tuesday!  This post is a bit of a picture dump.  We have been busy...and it is official...  Bill and I have put up with each other for top whole years!  Today is our anniversary.  And, yes, we have a sitter tonight.  Yeah!

Here are pictures from a big going away party we had for friends and pictures of our house guest at the moment: cousin Dave.  Dave is here because his other siblings are at school and his parents are up here working at the State Fair.  Ruth and Paul had a hotel room last night, so it was a sleep over, and Gus couldn't have been happier.  He LOVES Dave!

Grant and Eli brought a lawn mower to the party--and Gus really loved that!

I'm glad it worked out to take these pictures.  All of our women's group and most of the men's group was at the party.  When we started these groups I believe there was one baby...and now there are 9, with two more joining the fun in November!  Be fruitful and multiply??  We're on it!

As you can see from the pictures, the women are much more comfortable getting close to each other.  The men weren't quite so comfortable.  to anyone that want these pictures, copy and paste away!  I tried to load them here large so the resolution is good for you.

The newest addition--Ben and Lauren's girls Lilli and Luci.

We spent most of Monday morning outside.  

Then David showed up.  Bill got off work early and we headed to the splash park that evening.  It was fun...but the water was ice cold!

And the cutest thing last night.  Gus crawled into bed with cousin Dave.  He was so happy.  Look at his face!

And Billy read them some good-night stories.  Sorry about the focus in this picture.

We love you all!

Nancy