Thursday, July 29, 2010

A visit with my yankee cousins*

Jane (Janie), Julia (Ju Ju) and Maggie (Maggie Moo Moo) left Memphis today. This trip was unlike any other in that we were living with mom and dad during their almost 2 week visit.
It was great to wake up, go downstairs, have coffee with my mom and sister on the patio and watch the girls whine, fuss and be dramatic play together.
All kidding aside, it was great. They had their moments but the true test was today when we woke up and the house was quiet and frankly we were bored and missed them already.
Libby asked about them first thing this morning...and Jeremy missed not being greeted at the door by 3 squealing little girls after work.

They made it back to Ohio safely after a 9 hour drive, Jane is brave, I will give her that. Here are a few pics Jane took while they were here.



JJ and Maggie Moo Moo
A stare down with Aunt Janie

Swinging on the back patio
A day trip to Dundee at Jana's house

Sharing Mimi
This is what our mornings looked like.
Mimi brought out the perfect surprise for the girls...slippers that made the noise of the animal
LtoR - sheep, pig & chicken

This is story time with Pop

Serious concentration from all - Please note the title of the book: I was so mad
I don't think it is just by coincidence that Julia picked that book to read - Libby likes to invade your personal space, and Julia did not cope well.

* This post title reminds me of all of my cousins who would refer to us as their "yankee cousins" while we lived in upstate New York. We did acquire an accent, but not for long.

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