Gigi's Visits - September 2015

We had two very quick but VERY special visits from Gigi (and one with Capi) in September! 

The first one she got in late on a Wednesday night, and I had plans to be out so missed her that night.  But she got here in time to help Barrett bathe the kids and play a little before bed time- they were so happy! 

On Thursday, we dropped the boys off at school and got a quick trip to Target in before Ellie's first nap! Ellie and Gigi nose kisses!
 And look who we ran in to.. Charley! Shoe shopping together already! Too cute! 

Pre-nap fun with Gigi! 

 Picking up our 'King Evan' from school!

 So happy to have their Gigi pick them up!!! 

After school, we had time for a quick mall trip before naps. 
The boys were having too much fun in a big fan in Express! Haha!  
  
 An un-successful attempt at a picture! 


 Needed a weekly picture of Ellie- if only I could get her to smile ;) 
  
 Arm flapping! 

 


 Holding still is actually a problem though! Hah! 
 This is what is looks like to have an Ellie crawl all over you! 

 When Barrett got home, we let the boys open gifts Gigi got them while shopping at Target today... this is too funny! Dark Vader pjs for all the boys! 



This was a lot of fun!
 

Dinner at our traditional 'Talking Cow Place' (County Line)...

  Even Uncle Joe made it! Fun night!! 
  


One week later, we got another quick visit- and this time Capi came too! His birthday was in just a couple days, so we got to celebrate our dear Capi with a wonderful dinner at the Grove! 

  
    Lionel and Amber finally got to meet the kids- LJ was much more shy than Evan! 
   Capi opening his cool new flashlight from Uncle Joe!
Ellie entertaining herself with a straw! 

   Back home and more presents to open... the boys needed to help of course! 


Hand made cards from the boys... 
And of course a little rough -housing! 



This trip was only about 18 hours- but we will take it!!! A quick selfie before parents head off to Florida for the weekend and we head to school for drop off! 
Love you all so much - thanks for the visits!!!! 
  



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