Mini golf and swimming

Saturday was another powerhouse day of fun for all of the cousins. We got together with Laura and her kids Saturday morning at the Gainesville fun center for a game of miniature golf. 

Henry was hilarious! He quickly figured out that the easiest way to get the ball in the hole was to walk down the green and place his ball just next to the hole. Then he would stand up straight and knock the ball into the hole with his club and put his arms up straight in the air and shout "horray!" Henry did this with each and every hole - it was awesome. The older kids played more or less according to the rules, and grandpop beat us all with the best score of the bunch.

There was a go-cart track next to the mini golf course so the three oldest kids got to take a turn on the track after we completed our game of mini golf. Grandma and grandpop even got to drive because Jack and John were not tall enough to drive their own cars. The go-carts were very popular and the three oldest kids enjoyed this treat.

After mini golf we went to a local park for more playtime and a picnic lunch. Then we went to our respective houses for some rest time and relaxation, and then met later in the afternoon at Laura and John's house for more cousin playtime. This time - swimming - the kids' favorite!

Amelia (age 10), Jack (age 6), and John (age 7) below. Henry refused to get in the photo, but we eventually captured him later!

The water was chilly, so I think it is admirable that Laura, Uncle John, and grandpop went in the water with the kids. The cousins had a blast playing together!

First photo was a "required" photo of all four cousins sitting together. The second photo below is the "silly" photo. What a great time together at the pool! I love seeing all the smiles on their faces!