Cousin Joe

On Sunday my cousin Joe came over to visit with the family. So, the boys washed the car....

(and Daddy)

And, they vacuumed...

I hate that most of my family doesn't get to see my boys grow up, so when someone come to visit I really enjoy watching them with the boys. Well, Joe may have been the most fun to watch. Usually the kids gravitate to Brandon when he is home. Brandon had to go help a neighbor for about an hour and a half so that left the kids with me & Joe. Well, it only took Connor about 5 minutes to realize "Joe is Fun" (his words). Joe played like a big kid. He really reminded me of Brandon. Which is a pretty big compliment since I think Brandon is an awesome Dad. Connor & Joe built sand castles & he didn't even mind when I handed Hudson a juice while he was on his shoulders.

I have obviously know Joe his whole life. His nick name as a kid was animal & it was very fitting. When you watch someone go through their crazy teenage years, you never know how they will turn out in life. I am so proud of my cousin. He has grown into a mature, kind, fun loving man. He has a beautiful, smart, wonderful wife. Seeing him with my kids showed me what a great father he will be some day. We had a great visit and I really appreciate him taking time from his "guys weekend" to spend time with us. We Love You Animal!

As we were pulling away from dropping Joe back at his rental house Connor said "I had a great time with Joe".