Debbie (Nani Deer) and Auntie Robin came to visit in mid-August for a couple of days. Joe loves going downtown, so we tooled around the usual haunts: The Brown Palace, 16th Street Mall, and, of course, Barnes & Noble.

Auntie Robin, Joe, and Deb walking downtown. He's such a big boy now, except for that darn binky!

Joe loves the train at Barnes & Noble, so mommy sucks it up and tries not to cringe at how filthy the darned thing is...

A couple of days later, it was Maggie Moo’s overnight adventure at Joe’s house. Joe and Maggie have been having regular sleepovers since they turned two. It’s great for the kids and the parents. And this time, we lucked out with two extra babysitters/entertainers on hand!

Maggie in Joe's playroom

Maggie has always been fascinated with this ball popper and runs for it the second she gets to our house. It kept her entertained for quite awhile!

Dan had fun with the ball popper too.

Ball popper break: the kids use the table as a jungle gym. Hey, it's one less expense for us!

Back to the ball popper. Who knew that $17.99 could be so much fun?!

The kids tackle Auntie Robin!

Joe loves his Auntie Robin!

Joe had a blast playing chase with Deb, as usual, while Auntie Robin had a turn at the ball popper with Maggie.

You can't catch me!

Joe on the run...

Joe's idea of hide-and-seek...hiding in plain sight!

Joe almost gets caught!

Joe wants to get caught...

Joe does get caught, gets lots of tickles and kisses, and everybody's happy!

Family visits are always so much fun...

Our helpers left before bedtime and flew home early the following morning, but the kids kept us entertained the next morning.

Maggie and Joe with morning hair

Is Joe a ham, or what?!

More crazy faces!

Joe was still on a high from the visit and was in a crazy mood the next day.

James Brown impression? We weren't sure. But Joe sure was having fun!

Joe making a goofy face

Notice any difference in Miss Maggie’s demeanor?

I just thought this was a cute shot of Maggie. We took it right before her folks picked her up!