Good for the Soul

This past weekend I took the kids to see my family in Connecticut which was absolutely wonderful, and a much needed escape from everyday life these days. I was able to recharge and they had the time of their lives. They had the undivided attention of Granddaddy who is always thinking up new games to play with them and new things to teach them, and I was able to have a lot of one-on-one time with my mom, which we don't get very often. It was fun having Fox be old enough this year to get involved in some of the activities like dyeing eggs and the annual egg hunt on the front lawn. I was nervous how he would handle being in a new place, a new bed, etc. but he was perfect. As soon as we got there he started exploring the house... opening all the cupboards, petting the dog and just checking out the whole place. I was really impressed that he immediately felt right at home. I've always said that being there is good for the soul, and I think Fox agrees! 

My handsome man

 Fox found an egg!

So excited!

Romy Jane on the front lawn

 My girls

 My little ones

All looking at the camera!

One of the most special things about the weekend was getting all the grandchildren together for the first time. The girls met their new cousin, my brother's daughter Ali, when she was first born in February, but this was Fox's first chance to see her. It was so special to my parents to have both their children and all of "the grands" as they call them, together in the same place at the same time. Here's the first picture we got of all four grands together.

Ali, Quincy, Romy & Fox

Such a very special weekend.

xo Betsy