“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” Hinckley: Aunt Kayla!

Aunt Kayla came to visit for two weeks just before Christmas! We had so much fun adventuring with her. The whole time she was here the weather was fabulous. It couldn't have been a better visit.

One day we went to the Nature center. We played inside, then hit the trials. We went about 4 miles and the kiddos did great.

Hannah spent most of the time in the stroller. Kayla was super and pushed her most of the way.

We were still adventuring when Grandma got off of work so she came and joined up with us.

This is my favorite picture right now!

Hannah and Grandma looking at pictures of Aleena (Ambellina) on Grandma's phone.

These are the trails near Mom & Dad's house. My best friend Brittlee and I used to run on these almost everyday together in High School. Good memories.

Heath was super excited to find several REAL fossils in the rocks.

Aunt Kayla is a pretty good snuggler.

Hannah goes crazy every time she sees Bob the Cat.

When Kayla was little this was her special doll, Anna Baby. She was going through some of her old things and found her. Kayla gave Anna Baby to Hannah and Hannah couldn't be happier.

Kayla and I spent several days cleaning and organizing in Mom & Dad's basement and attic. We took 2 van loads full of unneeded stuff to be donated. While we were going through things we found these treasures.

Little Nile at the dentist. He was so cute!

The last couple days Kayla was in town I discovered that Heath and Hannah had lice. : ( Matt had just left for several days to go on a hunting trip in Northern Missouri so it was a bit crazy.

I had the kids help me throw ALL of the fabric items down the stairs to the laundry room. It was SO nice to have a separate laundry area so I could keep deloused things separate.

Grandma & Grandpa had just gotten the new Minnion movie, so we borrowed it to occupy little heads while I picked through their hair.

Hannah ate almost a whole pack of skittles, but I got all the lice. : )

Grandma came over and checked my head. I was so surprised that I didn't have it. Heath had it the worst. (which was super surprising because his hair is so short)
Houston was clean which was also surprising since He and Heath sleep together.
Hannah has like no hair but she had it which was super surprising too.
Lesson learned Lice are not predictable.

Grandma also vacuumed the whole house and beds and was so super helpful! It's so nice to live next to my Mom! : )

After Heath and Hannah were all shampooed and clean the boys got nice new haircuts. : ) Then we all went to sleep : )

We had a big Christmas Feast with Kayla just before she left. Good food and good fun!

We all drove Kayla out to Joplin for her flight home. It was a sad goodbye. On the way home we stopped at Cousin Johnny and Penny's house. It was so fun to see them again! Our boys just love their boys and their house! Heath had a wipeout on their trampoline just as we were leaving. Heath's poor little head. He has had SO many head injuries in his short lifetime.