Park days with the fam

 Going to the park with the kids reminded me of my Louisville days with Mich and Emily.  We were able to clear out a park FAST.  

There are ten people in this pic.  Can you count them all?

 Two "bigs" and two "mids."  (Based off our trios.)

 The Bigs.

 Grandpa was a good sport and helped out a lot with the kids all week long.  It was great. I supposed he was trying to tear another rotator cuff in the hanging picture.

 Later he decided to show the kids that he is still faster than them.  Nothing like beating a six and three year old to boost your self-esteem. :)  Haha.  J/K Dad.

 Ken took the honor of carrying around Cooper's soppy, germ infested blankie known around our house as "bidi."

 Ethan and Brody being all cute and smiling at each other   

Ken still taking his duty as the official wet blanket supervisor seriously. :)

 The big kids again.  I am not a fan of dirt and sand at parks but they seemed to enjoy it.

 Fisher is the monkey bar champ.  He loves them.

 I have a pictures of Fisher at this park on these bars from when he was about two and up.

 So many Vegas jokes that I am just going to stop myself right now.... ;)

 We have a bunch of monkeys in this fam.

 If I remember correctly they were ordering people around.  No surprise in Fisher's case.

 Can't go to the park without swinging.  I think this was taken minutes after Ethan got hit in the face and had a nasty bloody nose.

 And last but not least, my brother Robbie planking while swinging.  That takes some talent.

Cousins in Trios

 Here is another Reno post.  Out of about 75 shots we were able to get one where Emery wasn't hidden behind Grandma's hair and all of the faces were visible.  I wish I would have had a polo shirt for Fisher but oh well.  

 All of the 9 grand kids were born in clusters of three.  Fisher is the oldest by 11 months and leads off the 5-6 year olds.

  I can't believe how much strawberry he has in his hair in the sunlight.

 Chandler and Abby.  These three got along the best I have ever seen.  You can definitely tell that they are getting older.  It was fun seeing what they were interested in.  I learned a lot about the Titanic from Chandler and Abby and I had great discussions about jewelry and shoes. :)

 The next group belongs to the three year olds.  They are a busy little bunch.  Emery and Abby are the only girls out of the nine kids. I was so happy when Emery let me paint her nails. :)

 Ethan and Cooper are only four days apart.  They are two BUSY, BUSY little boys.  I can kind of get an idea of what twins would be like and all I know is that those of you who have them are rock stars.

 Last is our group of babies, although they are starting to not become babies anymore.  They will be turning two this year, led by Brody.  He was so funny and personable.  He loved saying hi and eating chocolate cake.

Beckett was a sweet little guy.  He is going to have nerves of steel after having his daddy constantly throwing/tossing/and setting him in high places....all under supervision of course.  The thing is that Beckett loved every minute of it.

 While Fisher is the oldest of nine, Tucker is the baby.  That could definitely change although I haven't heard any big announcements yet.  I'm waiting...

 The oldies looking at a butterfly.

 The best groping picture I have seen.  This will be blackmail later on in life.  Fisher was trying to keep Abby away.  Looks like she can take care of herself.

 This picture makes me laugh every time I see it.  Chandler has THE BEST power walk ever.

 A family get together would not be complete without Leapsters.

 Uncle Steve helping them make trees for the birthday cake.

 One the the kids loved doing was taking rides in "Sally" and the "monster truck."

 Chandler and Fisher in "Sally," nicknamed by Emery.

 Fisher looking like he is ready to sell ice cream.  These two look like they could be going to a school dance, all color coordinated and everything.

 Sharing the infamous sucker.

 The middles.  It was hard to get a picture of them all sitting together since they are constantly on the go.

 Hanging out by the falcons.

 Playing in the dirt.  Once thing about Emery and Abby is that they can hold their own with all the boys.  Reminds of myself, a little, growing up with three brothers and no sisters.

 We will be investing in a trampoline.  I could not get my kids off the thing.

 Ethan introduced Cooper to Kipper.  It is now one of his favorite shows.  

 The babies.  Aren't they cute?

 Lots of pictures of them lined up in the high chairs.

 I saw the two of them together and thought they looked so cute only to realize they were playing with yogurt over Great Grandma's piano.  We quickly took care of that.

Tucker and Brody taking a stroll through the park.