Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Family Time

On Saturday, Blythe and Joy got to meet their first set of cousins when the Elliotts came down for the weekend!  Due to various colds and schedules, this was the first time the little girls got to meet any of their seven cousins (including both sides of the family).  

Scott (6) and Ryan (4) are holding the little girls, and Abby Jane and Ashley (17 months) are in the middle.  The boys were VERY well-behaved with the babies and were fascinated by them!

My big brother Greg holding Joy in her Auburn outfit- this is particularly classic as Greg and Susan both went to Furman- who Auburn beat on Saturday (thankfully- if we hadn't, I might not have ever been able to talk to them again)...

Ashley was also really interested in the girls, especially when they were down on her level in their bouncy seats.

We took a family trip to the park on Sunday for a little walk and picnic.  It felt so great to be outside and enjoy such lovely weather!Abby Jane helped me make some Christmas cookies (to freeze) while my mom was over to help out yesterday.  Jane wasn't really sold on how the vibration of the mixer felt in her hand!
Great Grandaddy and Granny Joan came over yesterday afternoon to see all the girls.  The twins pretty much slept through the visit, but Abby Jane was delighted to play with them and loved their thoughtful gifts!

We tried to teach her to eat our Thai dinner with chopsticks last night... this is "cheese" face...

And none of us can get enough of these little girls!

4 comments:

The Muncies said...

I've told everyone about my friend Em who is amazing, baking up Christmas cookies 10 days after having a c-section with twins!!! :) I am soooo hoping my delivery/recovery is just as great! The girls are precious!

Lesley Roberts said...

So sweet! Thanks for keeping us posted! I love hearing the details!

lhassler said...

positively scrumptious. And, seriously, what is your secret with the Christmas Cookies? Do you have a hidden third arm?

Sara said...

I will send you an email about the turkey. It is easy.