My baby sister Mary left her son, brand new house, and job to come out here to help me with the boys and tagteam babysit with my other sister Christina. Thanks to both of my sisters, Tim and I were able to go out for our anniversary and attend Tim's annual holiday party at work. When Tim and I weren't out together, the sisters were able to go do things on our own. We went shopping, to the movies, and did lots of chatting over food. We had a wonderful time together and I haven't laughed that much in a long time. Definitely what the doctor ordered. Christina said as we were leaving dinner one night "You guys, we are going to be Mom and her sisters in 20 years!" (My mom has always stayed connected with her sisters even though they all live in different cities) We are very lucky to have each other, to be there to lift each other up on a bad day and to celebrate together when we are on top of the world. I don't know where I would be without them.
When we left last night to take Mary to the airport, Tim had to take Charlie downstairs to calm down b/c he didn't want her to leave. Lots of tears flowing for Charlie AND Mary. It absolutely tears me up inside when Charlie has to say goodbye to my family. He knows what it means when I say they have to go back to Rapid City. My dad said he feels like they are breaking Charlie's heart everytime they leave. It is too hard for me to explain why he can't see them all the time and I dread the day I have to explain it to Max and Linc as well.
Ladies Thank you for spending the weekend with my boys and I! Mary, we miss you already and can't wait to see you again. I LOVE YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH!
Aunt Mary's Men
The boys with their Aunties Tina and Mary
"I LOVE THESE GRILS!" (how Charlie says girls)
"I'm not wearing any pants Mar!"
Playing trains with Aunt Mary
Cool as a cucumber
Max spent alot of time with Mary - we think the hernia is bothering him more than before :(
Aunt Mary had to borrow a suit case b/c of all the shopping we did (don't tell Uncle Chris)
Saying good bye again before the holiday party
Mr. Lincoln and his Aunt Tina
Mr. Wells eating with Aunt Mary (Uncle Chris' nickname for Max)
Lincoln not sure which Auntie to look at
The exhausted Aunts after two days of babysitting
They kept telling me they don't know how I do it by myself (I don't either!)
Tina making fun of my hair as usual!
Charlie and Mary counting in the car
twelve, thirteen, fourteen, five teen, fourteen (he's trying to get to 20 these days)
Max's favorite spot all weekend
Charlie and Tina during their sleepover
Charlie's sleepover
"I love it when Mom and Dad are gone" Ice cream sundaes
'To heck with broccoli, lets get to the good stuff"
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what a wonderful weekend you girls must have had! that is awesome! :)
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