The Cousins Are Coming!

Have you heard this song by Tom Chapin? It's pretty funny - especially if you are used to a houseful during the holidays. Here's the link to the song in case you have time and want a little laugh: The Cousins Are Coming

Our cousins (and their parents) came and went in a blur - we said hello to them last Tuesday and today, one week later, they are heading back to California. There was a little bit of everything last week: lots of food, football, very cold weather, very warm weather, Lego-building, board games, enlightening conversation, Thanksgiving on Wed., Christmas on Thursday, K-State football, and yes, even some sickness. What's a family gathering without sick germs lurking? Thankfully, the sickness bookended the week and didn't cause havoc in the midst of other exciting activities.

We are so thankful that we can see Treg and Candace and their sweet boys at least once a year. It does cause tears near the end of our visits, particularly from our sensitive middle child. We have assured her that their visits are more special because they don't live near us. It's little consolation, though, when she has had such a great week with them.

Thanks for making another trip out this way, Duerksen's! It's our turn to head your direction next!