When the Prairie Cousins Came

There was a call first, to see if this weekend would be a good time to come.

The brother wanted to surprise the sister.

They all wanted to see the wee baby.

When they got here, we had to find a way to get baby and her family over.

We did! In no time the doorbell rang with
three little faces pressed to the front entrance window,

trying to get a peek of who exactly was here . . .

and the entrance became a hub of joy filled unwrapping and meeting! 

Everyone had to have their turn to hold her.

 Teddy was in awe of this living doll!

Uncle Ben held his tiny niece for the first time.

In fact, all weekend long, Everly was passed around

while she slept.

We celebrated Koen's fourth birthday.

enjoyed dinners together,

a walk to the playground,

 a date to the mall, 

morning visits to our bed, 

favorite breakfasts,

and Sunday church . . . before they were off again!

Times like these are cherished for many things unspoken

and for the joy of being able to be Papa and Mimi in person.