All the Little Monkeys

This week was kind of crazy, but lots of fun at the same time. Three of my nephews, Luke, almost eight, Cade, five and a half, and Cole, one and a half, came to stay with me and my parents for the week while my sister and her husband (their parents) were in Hawaii. We watched movies, played outside (when it wasn't raining), and Dad even made the boys pvc pipe swords and cardboard shields. Here are Jackson, Luke, and Cade with their wonderful weapons.

Jackson and Carter were at our house on Wednesday too, so Mom and I kept busy trying to keep track of five little crazy boys. On Thursday we went up to Idaho Falls and went to the zoo. Michelle and Carter met us up there, and Jackson went with us for the day too. Our little monkeys enjoyed seeing all the different animals, although Jackson was disapointed there weren't any elephants.
Cole is so much fun. He loved playing on the slides at the park by the zoo. I have to show this picture too, since he isn't in the one with the other boys. Isn't he adorable?
Mom and I took the boys back to Utah today. We met Annie about half way. Now it is really quiet at our house. I'm so glad that they were able to come and stay with us, but I can't say that I don't enjoy a little peace and quiet every now and then.