The kids and I went up to PA this month for some very special time with family. My Pappy was turning 80, my Uncle Jeff has recently reached the end of his treatment options with cancer, and my cousin Erin and her husband Michale were bringing their new son to meet the family and be baptized. It was going to be a busy, but family-filled time.
Our first night there, Mimi and Carter were up in the sewing room crafting away. He decided he wants a colonial soldier costume and he took his imaginative pleas to the right place. He an Mimi closed the local Joann's fabrics and were sewing that night trying to come up with just the right combinations of patterns...
The weather was beautiful and fall-like. Perfect for some football!
and tree climbing...
The kids love the basketball hoop in the yard.
Julia has just really gotten into shooting and is getting the patience to really try. I caught a glimpse of them out the window and my heart just melted watching him give her lessons. He patiently talked her through each shot, encouraged her, and then fetched the ball.
They couldn't wait to see their cousin Anderson again, too. In typical Anderson-style he kept us all smiling. He was given two rules from his last visit "don't ring the bell" and "don't pick the flowers". Now how can you possibly say "no" to this face?!
Or these faces?
They were so excited to help get everything ready for Pappy's 80th birthday party. They made cards and got the cake ready. Pappy had no idea his granddaughters and great-grandchildren were coming and we were excited to all surprise him!
It was a fun night with lots of yummy food, laughs, sweet sentiments, and cuteness from the kids.
Happy Birthday Pappy! So blessed to share this milestone with you. Happy you could spend the day surrounded by your three little loves!
The next morning... still picking flowers! and looking cute about it!
Now they are all getting in on the act!
This time they had an excuse. Their cousin Kelsey was coming over and her three little admirers were making her bouquet love offerings :)
Hangin' out at the playground...Our first night there, Mimi and Carter were up in the sewing room crafting away. He decided he wants a colonial soldier costume and he took his imaginative pleas to the right place. He an Mimi closed the local Joann's fabrics and were sewing that night trying to come up with just the right combinations of patterns...
The weather was beautiful and fall-like. Perfect for some football!
They couldn't wait to see their cousin Anderson again, too. In typical Anderson-style he kept us all smiling. He was given two rules from his last visit "don't ring the bell" and "don't pick the flowers". Now how can you possibly say "no" to this face?!
They were so excited to help get everything ready for Pappy's 80th birthday party. They made cards and got the cake ready. Pappy had no idea his granddaughters and great-grandchildren were coming and we were excited to all surprise him!
The next morning... still picking flowers! and looking cute about it!
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