Family Ties

We had our share of family visitors over the last couple of weeks. First Aunt Kylie and Uncle Kenneth came to visit. We had a great time hanging out and relaxing. Kylie and Kenneth have had a busy summer, so they were glad to just have a few days to rest and meet Mr. Beckett.

The next weekend Beth and the boys came to town to help us watch Beckett. The second day Beckett was at daycare we found out that it was going to be closed the following Thursday and Friday for Teacher Work Days. Who knew that daycares had teacher work days? I don't get it; if we were able to keep Beckett at home ourselves, would we be paying to send him to daycare? Oh well...

It was a good excuse for the cousins to all meet one another. While Hayden and Zachary were here, we went to the Museum of Life and Sciences to see the animals. This is Durham's version of the zoo. But, it was so hot that the only animal that we got a good look at was the only one not in a cage -- the groundhog that was out hunting for food.

But, Hayden still had fun with all of the other exhibits. Especially, this one where he was able to run around and make sound based on his movements.
At home, Uncle Derek read Hayden many of Beckett's books.

And, instead of sitting still to listen to the books, Zachary was interested in finding more exciting places to be. We are sad that we don't get to see the boys more often!