Celebrate Good Times

For the past 10 years, four college co-eds (ok, graduates) have gathered together. Sometimes only once a year, sometimes more frequently. Driving and flying, within the same state and across the country. Trips to the beach and trips to the lake. Sleeping on beds, couches, and air mattresses. Each year we manage to get together to giggle and talk and tell stories. And eat sweets. Staying up late is a given. But the recent reunions, which have included new babies and toddlers, up the ante to a new level of fun and exhaustion.

Aunties Rebecca, Laura, and Sally rendezvoused in Greenville for the opportunity to spend time with our family and meet the new addition. A mere 24 hours after arrival found the four of us sprawled around the house trying desperately to snooze for a few minutes due to extreme fatigue.

Staying up half the night to talk and giggle + Infant + Active Toddler = Exhaustion

Beckers and Lala were exhausted from travel and the exposure to multiple children. Sally was exhausted after going from her own young family straight to our crazy family. This Mama was exhausted from having 2 kids. And Jason was exhausted from listening to the four of us and the kids, and went unto hiding somewhere else in the house.

Max was THRILLED to see his aunties and enjoyed entertaining them with his new backpack fire hose and bathtub antics. He wanted to help Sally with her "machine", ride to get ice cream with Beckers, and do puzzles with Lala. Sarah got lots of good cuddle time and bouncing, and at least she offers the opportunity to sit still. She demonstrated her appreciation by slobbering over our guests and pulling hair. Max stated the best part of his day was when his aunties arrived - fresh blood. The exhaustion must have affected my memory because I did not get a single picture of the aunties. Zero.

I am not trying to earn points in the Pippa competition, but I did have some pictures from Auntie Beckers' first visit. Although this trip was not properly commemorated, thank you for the wonderful visit and the extra hands!

There was another special event to celebrate over the weekend! Darin was baptized into the church.

After the ceremony at church, Max and Sarah joined their cousins for lunch to celebrate Darin's commitment. We were honored to be a part of his special day and to welcome him into the community of believers.

By the end of the weekend Mommy, Daddy, Max and Sarah were ready to rest. Having fun can be so exhausting! Naps for everyone!