7 States in 10 Days

No, we haven't been to 7 states in 10 days recently, but that's what our family did during Spring Break in order to come and visit us. Gary's brother Andy, wife Kelly, and kids Jacob and Payton made the long trip all the way from Charlotte, NC to see us and to meet Mary Laine for the first time. The 7 states? North Carolina (obviously), Tennessee (where they stopped to visit Gary's sister and family), Mississippi (of course), Arkansas (we had to drive across the border and back so that they could say that they had been to Arkansas - literally across the border and then turned around and came right back!), Alabama (passing through), Georgia (where they stopped to visit Gary's parents), and South Carolina (just passing through on their way back home). Whew, what a trip! It was great to see them all. Thanks for spending your Spring Break with us! We miss you already!

Mary Laine with Aunt Kelly

Mary Laine with Uncle Andy

Meeting cousin Jacob - he could get such great smiles out of her!

Snuggling with cousin Payton first thing in the morning

Here is a picture of Gary with newborn Jacob almost 10 years ago. I'll have to find a good one of Payton to post later. Gary and I started dating 10 days after Jacob was born.

Playing ball - it was great to get some quality time with Jacob and Payton! They're growing up so fast!

Payton was my big helper in the kitchen all week. She helped with every meal.

Jacob could get the biggest smiles out of Mary Laine - she LOVES him!

An afternoon at Twin Rivers (our Rec Center).


One of the highlights of the trip for Jacob and Payton was riding horses at my Aunt Jan's house. They did great. What did they do when they fell off the horse? They got back on - literally! Mary Laine also "saw" a horse for the first time (even though she pretty much slept through the entire experience). Thanks for a great afternoon, Aunt Jan!

Dinner at Giardinas

Cousins!