A month of Hobsons

We have had a number visitors over the last few weeks.  It has been one Hobson after another and they have all been very welcome.

First to stay for a few days were Michael's parents, Peter and Janet.  We had a couple of birthdays to celebrate.  Buster, Michael and Peter all have birthdays in November.  So I needed no better reason than to bake a cake.  Plus the kids love playing with their grandparents.

The birthday boys.

Playing ice-cream shops.  Place your order at Buster's kiosk.

Next up was Michael's cousin Steve, his wife Anna, and their two boys Miles and Joseph for an afternoon visit.

Finally, Michael's sister Libby and her kids came to visit for a few days from Queensland.  We gave Henry and Milly a day off school so they could spend some time with their cousins.  It was really fantastic to have them stay and gave all the kids a chance to be together as one big family.  They all got on so well.  Phew!

From left to right:  Rory, Ciara, Henry, Milly, Aisling, Buster.

Two peas in a pod.  A mutual love of art and craft.  They made wrapping paper.

Steve and Anna and their boys came up again to visit, making the most of the opportunity to catch up with the Queensland crew.  We had a full house.  Eight kids, five adults, we were outnumbered.

Dinner time at the zoo.

While the Queensland cousins were visiting we took them to the local swimming centre.  It's fair to say the kids loved the water playground.  Buster even found something of interest.  Can you guess what?

Falling asleep during storytime.  He'd had a big day.

All the excitement of cousin time was starting to take its toll. Lots of late nights and early morning starts. The kids were getting tired but putting on a good show and making the most of their time together.  It will probably be another year or more before we can do it all again.