May 25, 2009

cousins

For Memorial Day weekend, we drove to Pennsylvania to visit Erik's cousin Jesse and his family.  It was so nice to finally meet them.  They are an amazing family - Christie and Jesse are so much fun and make you feel right at home, and the kids are so sweet and charming.  Saturday was filled with so many fun things to do.  We went to an amusement park and rode some fun kiddie rides before we got rained out.  Later in the day they had Jack's birthday party, and luckily the sun came back out for that.  We had the best time with you all and hope to see you again soon! 
they let me take their family pictures while we were there.  Christie will probably post more on her blog (Christie, I'll send you the picture cd this week)
beautiful family
Parker, Ella, Jackson, Asher
Ella Adarene meets Ella Grace
at the amusement park

can you tell Avery's excited?

watching the water ride go down the hill
Ella's not so sure about that ride
the girls waiting to get splashed





even Ella went on some rides and had a good 'ole time
all of the kids were so cute with baby ella, but Ella Grace was especially sweet with her.




party games
the birthday boy - isn't he the cutest boy?  And the shirt is right... he really is awesome
mom and dad in the background doin their thang
pinata time

Avery came running out from the pile of candy-hungry kids excited that she snagged a lollipop.  She was completely happy just to have that and nothing more.
Jesse and Erik (this one's for you Jody and Mary Sue)


5 comments:

Anonymous said...

it won't add my name - it's MIMI.. Oh, that was so much fun to look at. Totally jealous. I can't believe how much the Ella's look alike- and both so beautiful. Looks like you all had such a great time. Syl, the family pictures you took were fabulous. You are getting just as good as Benny. Love you all so much and hope you have a great week. Miss you!!!!

Christie K said...

So glad to see the post. I have been praying for your safe arrival home, but didn't want to call afraid someone may be asleep after the late and long ride home. We loved having you guys. I told Jesse last night that one of the things that impressed me the most was that even though we hadn't met before it felt like family the moment you walked in the door. We loved having you and the door is always open.
The pictures look fantastic, thank you so much. Next time you come your sure to see your beautiful work all over my walls.

Trevlyn said...

Those are the best pictures EVER!!! You're amazing, Sylvia! Thanks for letting me live the wonderful weekend through your pix! Love you guys!

MarySue said...

Oh Sylvia, you know me so well and though all the photos were fantastic the one of my boy and Erik was my favorite. So fun to see the boys grown to men. Great men, husbands, fathers and sons. Thanks for sharing. It helps this too long distant heart.

Jody said...

I too agree with all of the comments above. What a wonderul treasure of loved ones! I am such a proud mom, aunt and grammy! hugs and kisses