Thursday, March 6, 2008

A visit from Lewiston!!

After a wonderful weekend with family up at our condo, my sister Valerie and her two children drove back down with us to stay at my parents and I's home. They were able to stay for about a week. I got to spend a lot of time with Brooklyn, which was extra special for me!!!
During that time, Brooklyn and I played school (Brooklyn was the teacher, of course); we had movie nights with popcorn; "manicures"; and, shopping trips to the pet store. But probably one of my favorite memories with Brooklyn was the night that she and I had a slumber party in her bed (on the floor). It was probably the best night's rest I had in a long time; the reason I say that is, there is nothing like saying your bedtime prayers with a child or having them hold your hand all night long or them tapping your shoulder to see if you are still awake...the trust that they have in you-irreplaceable!!!!
Here are some pictures of everyone and of our times spent together throughout the week...hope you enjoy!! I KNOW I DID!!!



Having a 'Tea Party' with Nana


Brooklyn giving LaRena and I manicures...cute!!!

A girls day out...lunch & shopping, of course!!! (*NOTICE* the "boy of the group...all tuckered out from shopping)



Yet another shopping day, and a worn out little man...



A trip to Nana's house isn't complete without a stop @ Dilly's...

2 comments:

Travis said...

chera. thats great that you got to spend that time with your niece and nephew. and dairy queen-oh my. the memories. :D i loved getting ice cream when i was little with my grandma. i'm sure your mom is great at spoiling them too. ;D

i finally have all my pictures from england. as soon as i get a chance to edit them, i'll email the pics of your parents to you. so sorry its taken sooooooo incredibly long to do.

Valerie said...

Very fun post!