Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Sarcasm brings out the best in me...

Brother and Elle were able to come out and spend the weekend with us for the first time since LilE was 3 weeks old! We were so excited to have them come for a visit. I really miss having them around. We can't wait to spend extended time with them at Christmas! You guys are so fun! (and I am not being sarcastic!)

They arrived LATE Friday night. We got up Saturday morning and headed downtown to check out the Market. I think I will enjoy heading down earlier in the summer next year for fresh fruit. The weather was perfect!


While downtown we went on a scavenger hunt looking for the Mice on Main. We are super sluths and found all 9 without using the cheat sheet! Guess five pairs of eyes gave us an advantage.

The mice are based on the book Goodnight Moon

LilE with one mouse. She had to touch them all.


We then stopped by Falls Park and had a picnic lunch before heading over to the water park of sorts. LilE had a blast playing in the fountains!

Waiting for the water to shoot up


A different way to look at things

Lots of running and screaming
Checking out the waterfall

Back home for naps all around before heading to our neighborhood pool party. Not so fun, but free dinner. Who would have thought the water would be so cold in August?

Sunday was typical church day in the morning. Well, almost typical. Promotion Sunday did not go as smoothly as I had hoped, but we all survived. LilE did not like all of us leaving her. I heard her cry until I entered the santuary. Hopefully and prayerfully next week will be better.

Dress up with Elle

Loving on Brother

That night, before playing a couple of games of hand and foot, we all decided to play on the computer. Aren't we nerdy??


Here's one for Mimi and Pop:

5 comments:

Gena said...

The computer picture = every night at our house. We are super cool.

So glad they got to come up for a visit! I miss seeing my niece and nephew so much...they just grow up and we miss all the good stuff!

Lauren said...

So FUN!!! What a good day downtown. I know what it's like to spend some much needed time with my brother and SIL. Good for you!

Anonymous said...

Looks as if you all had a wonderful weekend. So glad to see you all having such fun. Love the pic of both my children. Don't let the distance come between the family relationship! Wish I could have been there to hear the little "squeals" of laughter. Miss that part a lot.

Shelby said...

I ditto the first comment... the computer picture is often me and Kevin every night! Ha! We are such nerds too!

Loving the water pictures of LilE! So cute and fun! Miss you guys!

Anonymous said...

The family pictures are great....glad you all had a fun weekend together. The pictures of LilE in the water fountains are precious!
I love to play Hand and Foot!
Your mountain getaway makes me wish we were still on vacation...