we packed up the mazda minivan (auto of choice for the insta-family) and headed home to see family and friends. the twin-ladies were very well behaved and slept for most
of the trip ... pretty amazing considering it's a really long drive. i wasn't afforded the same luxury ... i had to stay up and keep the pappa dutchie company, so as punishment i played prince's greatest hits for 2+ hours.it was a heady five days! thursday we arrived at charlie and reilly's house.
this was the long awaited moment for the parents, the cousins would finally meet (eariler efforts were thwarted by illness). all was happy and joyous, but clearly the big bonding was between charlie and gracie ... the little man even shared his vinnie (stuffed cow, see picture)!friday was spent with grandma bev. we had a super lovely easter salmon (mmmm!), but it was an early night with four babes to get to bed.
saturday was diddy's family's
easter extravaganza. there were nineteen attendees and it was loud, boisterous and a whole lotta fun. the lovely rachel (second cousin to the girls ... i think that's how that works) took a shine to the lady-twins and helped out all afternoon, enduring puke and drool.
nurse yolanda, first cousin to the girls, also pitched in and changed a diaper.we had yummy pork roast and trifle for dessert (my personal favourite) ... we all had a super fabulous time.
sunday started with a walk in the 100 acre woods (komoka conservation park). it was a perfect day for a mini-hike and the eternal city girl, auntie sarah, joined us for a bit of fresh air. that's chris on the left with a starbucks tucked in next to gracie's head ... and that's michael and amy, charlie and roo's mumma and diddy, coming down the forest path with chickens in tow (aunt amy's carrying charlotte) ... and then auntie sarah, also with a starbucks, but not nearly so crass as to use her niece as a cupholder.
then it was off to grandpa treasure and granny c's house for lamb and vegetable clafoutis. it was a short evening again due to bedtimes, but we all went for a lovely stroll about the neighbourhood after dessert (a delectable ice cream cake).
all in all we had a super lovely easter weekend, no complaints ... although i'm not sure if the lady-twins want to get back into their carseats anytime soon. all our love and thanks to the lobbs (michael, amy, charlie and roo) for their hospitality.
michael, don't you think it's funny that we both grew up? love ya :)
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