The rainy cold weather kept us cooped up inside, but it was beyond wonderful to be out of the apartment for an entire weekend. I've really been feeling claustrophobic lately and needed some room to breathe. I would have been more than happy to have the extra space and hands to help with the kids, but as a bonus Mark and I worked in a hot date to the mall for Chik-fil-A and Whitey's ice cream--what more can a girl ask for?
Lainey very much enjoyed having a new audience and more people to boss around. Jacob and Ben were beyond patient and kind with her. Playing with an almost two-year-old girl probably wasn't at the top of their weekend wish list, but they humored her and gave her the attention she demanded (not sure they could have escaped her anyway). Lainey talks about Jacob non-stop and beamed when he let her play his guitar, but I think Ben won a special place in her heart when he helped her climb and scoot down the stairs...again...and again...and again, until I put him out of his misery. Thanks for being such awesome big cousins, guys!
Monday morning, the rain finally broke and the temperature rose, so Lainey had her first puddle stomping outing. Of course she was adorable in her boots and rain jacket. I don't know who was happier to finally get outside, Lainey or Mark.
Alas, the weekend went much too quickly. We're looking forward to having the entire Brandi clan together at the end of June for Eleanor's baptism and Ben and Elaine's birthdays. We can't wait to meet little Eleanor (born just two days after Nick). We now have 7 kids total among Mark and his siblings families...all the more love to spread and share!
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| Nick pretty much slept on Lonnie all weekend long--hope her arms and wrists have recovered! |
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| Hanging with Grandpa |
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| These boots are made for stomping |
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