Sunday, August 19, 2012

Van Hooses in the House!

 Spencer's older brother, Dennis, and his family decided to make a quick trip to Utah for a couple of days in July.  He is the only one who doesn't live in the Salt Lake valley so it was nice to see them and catch up a bit. 

It was also the first time in many, many years that all the siblings were together.  In fact, it was the first time since I've been in the picture.

 So we had to take some pictures of course! The lighting was a bit weird for natural light but a bit harsh for the flash so the photography isn't the best but it's the content that counts!

 And had to get a couple with the parents as well! :)

 All the cousins had a good time playing too.  They played downstairs with toys and outside a ton. Here's Sammy with the cousin closest to his age.  She's only 7 months younger than him.

 Here he is with Dennis's youngest.  Lucy was so excited to play with her.  The two of them are only 6 weeks apart in age and they had a lot of fun together.

 Two more cousins driving around the neighborhood.  It was a regular road rally out there!

 This was so cute.  Valerie set out a small bouncy house for the kids on the front lawn and Sammy wanted to go on so he needed to take his shoes off.  Lucy offered to help him and did a great job.  I love catching these little moments when they show such love for each other.

 We thought we should take a picture of all the grandkids before the day was over.  Um... impossible! This is all the Van Hoose grandkids except the two oldest - Dennis's kids who stayed home in Arizona. 
 We had to bribe Lucy to even be in the picture.  Heaven forbid we get even one where she's looking at the camera! Oh well, makes for an interesting picture I suppose!

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