Here's to good friends...

If you're like me, after reading the title of this post, you can't help but sing, "Tonight is kind of special!" Just thought I'd point that out.

But really, last weekend was really all about good friends. Brian and Tammy, with their kids Jack and Ellie, came to visit us from Maryland, and we love seeing them! They came to visit for Dave's birthday, too, but with the craziness of everything, we didn't get to sit and hang out and visit much. This time, over Labor Day weekend, we got an extra day to just hang out and do nothing, sit and talk, go to lunch, take naps, and talk some more. It's very chill. And the kids! Their kids are adorable. I'm a little afraid of what my children will do to corrupt theirs, but I guess they were willing to take that risk. Ellie is only 10 months, so I think she's still ok, but Jack is 3. That could be dangerous! See this evidence??

Jack loves to spend time with Nolan... and Nolan is a great teacher!

 The park is always a fun place to take the kids...

 Monkeys, all of them!

 I miss a baby. Ellie is getting so big... nearly walking. And then there's Ava, hand in a bag of chips. Ugh! Apparently we haven't heard of bowls in our house.

 How cute is he??

 Nolan teaching Jack how to play catch. Jack has an awesome arm, and crazy good batting skills!

 Wagon ride!

 Abby is always a good helper.

 And the handsome boys.

 Ava was alternately protective of Ellie and jealous. This was a moment she seemed to be helpful. But she might have been taking away the wood chips. Or burying Ellie.

 Hanging out in Cedarburg. We went, walked through the winery and some shops, had some lunch, and then called it quits and went to get ice cream. It's hard finnageling that many children! But I loved this outdoor furniture. It was made from recycled plastic. There were some really cool blue and purple pieces that sounds strange, but were really nice. And pricey!

 Brian and Ellie. I think Max took this picture. I just think it's funny. :)

 Adorable children! And so polite! Well, Jack is. Ellie is still learning.

 Climb on Tammy!!

We really did have a great time... and hope they can come back soon!!

Here's to good friends... tonight is kind of special!