Rachel and Bennett came in late Thursday night, so their visit with the folks overlapped for three days over Zoralee's birthday weekend. Our Pickle is a pretty lucky gal to have family travel to wherever she is just for her birthday! Last year it was Alaska, and this year Texas. We might have to move somewhere even more exotic next year to test the family's stamina. Oh yeah, we are - North Dakota! That'll be the true test, one of overcoming shame and humiliation. For you see, we grew up in Montana telling North Dakota jokes, which generally focused on a North Dakotan's lack of intelligence or good looks. Very mature, I know. For example,
Anyway, that was a rabbit trail if there ever was one. First, here're some pics of the general family visiting activities, then I'll do another of just Z's 2nd birthday. Also, Rachel has more pictures and stories over at her blog.
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| snakes are evidently not cool in Zoralee's book |
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| the Okapi, a shining example of genetic indecision |
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| self-dusting: similar to Zoralee's self-yogurting |
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| wishing we'd gotten to the goat petting pen before it closed |
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| helping Grandpa with his morning reading |
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| greeting upon arrival a weary boy and his Mama |
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| Chore #1: establishing positions on Grandma's lap |
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| pull ups on the playground |
The kids love each other, even though they continually wake each other up from their non-coordinated naps. As I write, Zoralee ran up to Bennett and patted his cheeks, saying, "Bennett! Bennett! Bennett! Bennett!" She concluded by shaking his hand and saying cordially, "Nice to meet you!"
8 comments:
Awww...it makes me wish I were still there. I miss the early morning book readings, the hugs, the conversations and the snuggles. Give some extra kisses for me ♥
Um... is Bennett walking/dancing in the pic with Jason on the guitar? Looks like he is getting his groove on... good thing it was in a private home. Texans don't take kindly to tie-dye babies grooving out.
Great pics--wish I could've made it!
Oh my goodness....I ADORE the sink bath picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha! It DOES look like Bennett is dancing with his arms out in that picture.
Great post, sis.
I've been thinking a lot about that last photo because I think you should enter it into a photo contest, or enter it into a photo magazine somewhere. I know you're so busy, but it's such a brilliant picture. I think you could have a great career as a photographer, Lori.
And maybe I can help you look for said contest. Or maybe my step-dad can; he's a professional photographer.
Yay! Such a great post with lots of pictures for faraway friends! Zoralee "petting" Bennett's head is priceless...plus the sink bath photo...so many good ones :)
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