Another Family Visit from Missouri (and a Baby)

Mimi and Papa stayed the weekend with us as they made their way to South Texas for the winter. Grandparents two weeks in a row! That's a treat for a family that hasn't lived near family for the last 17 years or so. 

These two aren't related or anything. They Never exhibit the same mannerisms. :-) 

Sitting around talking.

And now the progression of two siblings on the couch and their rivalric interactions.

Jon getting two fingers in the pic.

Phoebe makes her way in.

"Oh, is that a camera?.....

"I didn't realize!....."

"You're not doing it right, Harrison."

"Head. Right there. Now smile."

Mimi mentioned going to the Japanese Tea Gardens since she knew Harrison enjoyed it. Sunday afternoon was just the perfect weather for the Gardens. About 70 degrees. Not too cold or hot.

And come to find out, Liz had never been there either! Where has she been all this time? It's a great place for photography.

Jon must give all grandparents a mini concert when they are at our home. If you have a gift a music, you should share it, right? 

Harrison was super tired and snuggled on Mimi's lap the last night they were here. He's still a snuggle-bug. He's nine, so that may not last much longer. Get all the snuggles you can!

He reminds me of the kid in "Love You Forever." 

Remember that book? The one where the mom rocks her boy and says, "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, As long as I'm living, My baby you'll be." Okay, I'm just not that soppy, but I did read the book a lot when I was a kid. And I do like my kids quite a bit. 

Jon is taking Driver's Ed now and also carrying quite the high school freshman load. He's really learning how to manage his time. We're pretty proud of this boy.

And we got some baby time!!! 

We haven't held a baby in a while. The New Braunfels youth minister and wife have a new baby, and we were pleased to take care of him for a few hours while they went to dinner. Phoebe put him to sleep.

Liz took selfies and took care of him till she had to leave.

Jon was the one really pushing to get baby JP over here (JP is for Jalapeño Popper. That's what the youth group called the baby until the parents had a name. But JP is stuck in our heads, so we'll see if the real name displaces it.) 

Jon played "We Lift Our Hands in the Sanctuary" for him. 

JP's father woke Jon and his friend up at CIY every morning with this song. 

Phillip and I each got our share of baby snuggles too. He is THE MOST contented baby. Very precious time.