Tam's Coffeehouse

Cousins at The Coffeehouse

I'm so proud of my cousin, Tammy.  She recently purchased a coffeehouse in Mahomet.  It is a wonderful place and she has so many good ideas to continue making it her own.  You MUST visit this place if you are travelling on I-72; it's just off the interstate and it's called The Coffeehouse.

On Tuesdays, one of the things Tam does is hosts a story hour for kids.  This Tuesday, Natalie brought Kaiden and we met them at there at 10:00.  Ashley was also there with her cuties, Payton and Presley, and with Amber and Audrey, it was almost a Cox reunion!  The kids were adorable and the food was amazing.  We had the veggie quiche - I highly recommend it!  The kids had a blast during music and story hour and then they played all kinds of games, including Train. (Apparently it's all the rage in the 6-10 year old set.) 

Smooches from his cousins, Amber and Audrey, Tam's girls.  Such sweeties!

Payton and Kaiden were both so nice to Beckett and very patient with him.  Payton helped him hang out with the bigger kids.  Kaiden helped him with a fire-proof suit, which greatly improved his performance in the game of Train.

He looks so grown-up! (I promise I will eventually stop exclaiming this.)  He was all over the place, so I didn't really get to sit and chat.  It was more like dash and chat.

Music time!

Beckett loves other kids and he got right in the center of the action.  I've noticed he seeks out eye contact with other kids and then sustains it as he leans in for a hug. He is very sensitive and loving.  He's also a bruiser; as soon as the hug is over, he's off running, shaking, knocking things over, and having FUN!  He loved the noise-makers, especially eggs filled with pebbles. (He kept trying to get them open.)  You can see Amber here - she has great rhythm and was adding some back beats to the songs.  Impressive!  The cute pigtail at the bottom of the shot belongs to Presley, who for some reason, reminds me of Mandy.

Beckett attacked Audrey for a tight hug.  She was really sweet with him and she loves him right back.  Sweet pic.

Shake those eggs, brother!

Tam and Audrey.  I don't know how Tammy still looks so cute all the time - she works nonstop and still finds lots of time to be a great mom.

This shot is courtesy of Audrey - the girl has some talent - Beckett was looking right at the camera and the light was great! Way to go! Please note Kaiden thoroughly enjoying one of the enormous - and delicious - blueberry muffins in the background.

After the coffeehouse, we went to The Lake of the Woods park, which was gorgeous.  I don't think I've ever been through the entire park. It's amazing.  The kids played on the equipement for a little while and then we headed home. It was a lot of fun!

Kaiden took the time to show Beckett the big kids' equipment. He will be a great big brother some day!

Beckett found a wooded path and was looking for animals.

He spotted a bunny and said, "HOP," which sounded more like, "OP"

A bunch of blondies! 

Payton was such a great helper at the park.  He made sure Beckett got through the tunnel - what a nice boy!