Over the weekend we had the sheer delight to have Nathan’s parents, sisters and their adorable kiddos here for a visit. Being with them again made me realize just how homesick for our Calgary family members I had become. It was a wonderful weekend with trampoline bounding, head bumping, ladder climbing (and subsequent falling), water sliding, baby lovin’ action! I absolutely adore my nieces and nephews, they are so full of love and energy. I got so many hugs and kisses, nuzzles from cutie-pie Seger, and Cora really noticed and connected with me for the first time in a girly bonding sort of way. I was in Auntie Heaven!! Evan was all boy and ran around with our kids enjoying all the “guy stuff” we have around here. Freyja is my special little doll and we have a huge love for each other. I’m often treated to stories from Nicole about songs she makes up about me, peppered with frequent phone calls saying “I Lo-ff you Daria!!”. Then Miss Vienna was of course the life of the party, she’s so like her Mommy in looks and in spunk!! LOL!!

When they arrived on Saturday I had picked up a belated Birthday cake for Liz, thinking that it would be a blast for the kids to say that they came to a party at our house. We also had missed being with her on her Birthday and wanted to share the love. On Saturday evening Dad, Nathan, Liz, Nicole and Dylan took all the kids to the Ramada swimming pool and water slides. This meant some much needed visiting time for Mom & I (plus Seger)! We took him with us to Superstore and he was absolute delight in every way. I couldn’t get over what a happy, cheerful, bubbly baby he is…I want him!

On Sunday we went to Aunt Janet’s ward at church to hear Ashley’s homecoming talk from her mission for the church. It was a beautiful talk on sacrifice and I bawled through much of it, I was so touched by all she had learned. Then once that was over we all headed back to Muirhead Manor for some eggs benedict (Dad seemed to be in heaven over that). I was so happy to feed them all and the compliments were much appreciated! We later headed over to Bryan and Janet’s lovely home and enjoyed a delicious dinner. As we drove up to Janet’s house Joshua exclaimed “It’s a Beauty!!” and he’s so right, they’re home is gorgeous! Noah is fully in love with “BABY” (aka Seger) and found great joy in honking his nose and making a very Loud piggy snort. He bawled when “Baby” left and was very upset…mmmmm….that’s all I’m sayin.
Here’s a few fave shots from the weekend. True to form my older children are nowhere to be found when the camera comes out. I think someday they’ll be shocked to hear that they were in attendance at any family events at all. If any of you caught my kids on film I wanna know about it! Love you all!