Weekend Family

Mark ("Uh Muk"), Andria ("Enya"), and STELLA!!!! came to spend the weekend with us. We miss them terribly and love when we can all be together. Hope can't get enough of them and of course the pup, too (who we'll hear about every day for the next couple weeks I'm sure). Here are a few of the highlights...

Hope had a pretty big puzzle weekend. She doesn't seem to be too challenged by the wooden puzzles anymore. We've even tried turning them upside-down and it doesn't seem to phase her much. Guess we'll have to find some where the pieces actually fit together now. At any rate, she had a great time...and had some help from the pooches too. :)




In the middle of one of her puzzles, Hope decided to take some time for a fashion show for Auntie Andria. Hope had out boots (a couple of different pair I think), sandles, hats, etc., and showed off a bit...always full of smiles. It was funny because at one point, Hope disappeared in her room and I finally said, "Hope? What are you doing?" Her reply was, "I need sandles!" So cute. :)

Hope had the most fun this weekend running "FAST" down the hallway at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She tries to run fast like "Rintoo" on Kai-lan. Let me tell you, this girl is quick!
Ready?




Mama's favorites ~


Running to two of her favorite people ~


Of course, our weekend wouldn't be complete without a few shots of the cousin pups. These two love each other. It is so sweet to watch them play. However, I have to admit that when Ella gets Stella's little head in her mouth and starts with her deep Newfoundland growl, I do have a slight twinge of worry.

Getting Stella Kisses ~ vs. ~ Giving Stella Snuggles



Uncle Mark and Daddy added a little percussion to the music at church this morning.

Don't be thinkin' that Mark got away with bringing up that cool djembe and Hope left it alone...no way. She had a turn.


Thanks for spending the weekend with us guys. We love you and miss you already.