Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Special Visitors

We had some special visitors this past weekend. My cousin Robin came from East Texas with her 2 girls, Karlie (10) and Preslee (2). It was so much fun to have them here and hang out. Robin and I are only a year apart and were always the best of friends growing up, and after she had her daughter Karlie we were closer than ever. But since then, we have a tough time getting together with our busy lives and kids. So it was an extra special treat that she took the time with her girls to make the drive down here to Houston. Unfortunately Robin and Preslee were a bit under the weather so we didn't do as much as we planned, but we still really enjoyed our time together.

Probably the most popular activity of the weekend was playtime in the "playhouse." And yes, that's what we call it. Don't come over here and call it a doghouse or kennel because that might offend our kids, ha!





We also made a trip to the Galleria for some playtime and shopping. I think the biggest hit was our stop at Dylan's Candy Bar.




It was so fun to see Preslee and Kaitlynn play together. Preslee is about a year older than Kaitlynn but they are very close to the same size. And Preslee is potty-training so Kaitlynn developed more of an interest in the potty after seeing Preslee go potty like a big girl.




Jeff was in heaven with all the love and hugs from these 2 little girls.



One of our last stops before Robin and the girls headed home was to stop at another mall for some playtime and lunch. Karlie ended up buying a cute little makeup kit and the kids gathered around to watch her use the makeup. We had to laugh when Connor said, "When are they going to have makeup kits for boys?"


Posted by Lauri at 4:00 PM

4 comments:

  1. DanaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Looks like a great visit. I wish I had been there with you guys at the candy bar. i've been to the one in New York. YUM!!!!

    I love that connor asked about make up for him. Seems only fair, right? Connor's hair is look good. Love the waves!

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  2. TannaJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Looks like a very fun time for kiddos and mommas! I love Kaitlynn's little outfit in the last photos!!

    Thank you for your sweet, sweet note, Lauri!!

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  3. KatherineJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    What a fun visit you all had! And what would a visit be without a trip to the local malls! :) What would we do without those play areas??

    I can't believe how big Robin's girls are now. Such big girls. I love that sweet K is more interested in the potty now. Monkey see, monkey do, right! If only Luke would catch on! haha!

    Miss you girl!

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  4. AmandaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Having special visitors is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. It's always a bit sad when they're gone, and the house is so much quieter.

    I think it's priceless that the kids love the "playhouse" so much. I'm telling you, that is going to be such a fun story to re-tell as they grow up! Oh, and I love the picture of Jeff with the girls. The candidness of that shot captured such sweet emotion.

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