Beat the winter blues

Kirby's sister, Annie, and her family have been on vacation in Florida and flew back to the Twin Cities this afternoon. They won't leave on their journey "up nort" to their home until the morning, so we spent the evening with them swimming at the pool at their hotel. Annie's 4 girls and our kids had a blast playing together in the water! While it was snowing outside we were pretending it was a tad bit warmer and hung out in the pool.

Here's Joe sportin' a nice look

(this one's worth clicking to get a closer look!)

. . . in case you wonder about the obvious injury on his nose . . . another case of Joe nearly needing stitches . . . and, if you are counting that's twice in one week! I think they are gonna flag my file at the pediatrician soon and call in a socail worker. Joe has had more injuries in his 3 and a half years of life as all my other kids put together in their 25+ combined years! I'm sure the future holds even more excitement for him.

Daddy & Anna

Beautiful Beka

Lydia & her goggles!

Joe & Kirbs

Jacob (in his junior Olympian pose)

The 2 dads and 8 of the 9 kiddos . . . Anna hadn't gotten in yet.

Katrina, Rebekah, Andrea, Bethany, Kirbs, Lydia (peace to you too, Babe!), Darren, Jillian, Jacob and Joe

Brotherly love!

Jillian & Rebekah

Daddy & his kiddos