UAB Director and hospitality business sophomore Jordan Hensley organized Lil Sibs Weekend and has been hard at work with her team since Homecoming weekend ended in October.

Hensley said having her work pay off was worth every moment.

For kinesiology junior Kyrah Holland and human development and family studies junior Jasmine Stuckey, Lil Sibs Weekend was a fun opportunity to see their family members, they said. Between them, they shepherded six kids between ages 7 and 11, who were visiting MSU for the first time.

“They call me all the time,” Stuckey said of her four nieces and nephews.

Now that she has an apartment, she is able to accommodate them all for a visit, she said.

Stephanie Lerchenfeldt, an animal science and Spanish freshman, invited her cousin Christina Campbell, 14, to visit MSU and experience the freedom that college has to offer.

“I want her to have fun and do what she wants — within reason,” Lerchenfeldt said.

Campbell said she was overwhelmed by MSU’s size, but aspires to become a Spartan.

Three main attractions that caught the attention of big and little siblings alike were the Potter Park Zoo, MSU’s Science Theater and juggler Charles Peachock.

Peachock, a finalist on America’s Got Talent, flew into frigid Michigan fresh from performing on a cruise line. His popularity stems from his unique and electrifying performances.

“I try and do things people don’t expect a juggler to do,” Peachock said.

Before Peachock’s arrival, Potter Park Zoo brought in animals, including chinchilla and a European Eagle Owl with a five-foot wingspan.