Cousins

I saved all my favorite pics from our babysitting playdate for a post all their own.  They're just so CUTE!!  All four kids together and my favorite cousins pics to date.  The early evening sun was gorgeous lighting and the kids were all in swimsuits from their play time.  Mya and Stella are very photogenic.  Our kids?  Not so much.  And with four that don't always want to look at the camera at the same time, it's never easy!  But I have learned a trick!  (Courtesy of my cousin's husband, Brian, during Will's birthday party.)  At least for decent cooperation and pretty good smiles.  :)  All you have to do is tell them to say "I Love _____" on the count of three and fill in that blank with something related to summer (or whatever season we're in).  I.e. - summer, watermelon, sprinklers, fireflies, etc.  The kids eat it up and love to take turns announcing what they will say on the count of three.  So they're not always perfect, smiling-at-the-camera pictures.  In fact, they look a little more candid than posed just because, often, they look like they're saying something or looking at each other with a smile.  But I love them!  Thanks, Brian, for the tip!

Silly faces!!

We capped off our night with FOUR kids in the tub!  More cute faces.  More "I love popsicles, bike rides, ice cream", etc.  And some strategically placed tub toys.  ;)

It's funny... Even though I think you can tell they're all related, you can also easily spot the siblings.  :)

Super blonde hair and blue eyes:

And sandy/darker blonde hair and brown eyes:

Love these babes with all my heart!!!