Niko-mania

My cousin Amanda from Indiana visited us in San Diego with her son Niko who is exactly Axel's age.  Axel bonded immediately with him, he loved having another kid in the house, and they did so many fun things together that when Niko left, Axel literally cried.

in line at the zoo

riding on the Skyfari (gondala)

poking their heads through the holes at the polar bear exhibit 

Eirelyn, Niko and Axel giving an ape impression

running around in circles together (literally)

taking a bath together

you wash my back, I'll wash yours!