Visit from the "Greats!"

We recently were extremely blessed by a visit from Grandma (GeeGee to her great grandchildren) and Aunt Nancy (Great Nancy).  They came for Harper's Baptism, to meet Adalynn and to visit the rest of us. 

"How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the

 presence of our God because of you?"

(1 Thessalonians 3:9)

Gregg was gracious to support me going to stay at my parents' house for a couple of days with Adalynn while he took care of Zeke over Father's Day weekend.  It was easier than trying to fit all four of us in the guest room in the basement!

I always enjoy spending the night at my parents' house with out of town guests.  I love waking up in the morning and seeing Grandma, Nancy, and other family that I don't get to see often enough.  Those are the moments I cherish.  This time, it also allowed them to get to know Adalynn a little bit before the busy, fun-filled day on Sunday.

Jared and Jami came over with the girls while Adalynn and I were there, which was fun.  I love the picture below of Adalynn and Harper observing one another so intently!

As I mentioned, Sunday was Father's Day.  We all went to church at Perimeter to witness Harper's Baptism.  It was a special day that we got to celebrate over lunch at the Atlanta Athletic Club.  We took our traditional four generations photos, and, of course, the kids went to throw coins in the fountain outside!

When we got back to the house, the kids went swimming.  I started out in the pool, but didn't last long.  Wynna got in and you will see the pure joy on Zeke's face.  He had a BLAST!

FATHER'S DAY

I asked Zeke the questions below about his Daddy.  I did a similar activity for my dad (His Papa).  He said Papa's favorite color was pink, he was 9 months old, and he weighed 7 pounds.  I guess I need to work on measurements with him...ha!  In case you can't read the one about Gregg, here are his answers:

1. His name is Gregg
2. His favorite color is green
3. His favorite food is chicken
4. He always says, "Bazinga!" (a line from the sitcom, "Big Bang Theory")
5. He is the best at making me laugh.
6. His job is to talk on the phone
7. He laughs when "Bazinga"
8. If he had the time, he would talk to Zeke. (he still refers to himself in the 3rd person often!)
9. His favorite movie is penguin (Zeke had just seen a penguin movie while getting his hair cut)
10. We like to go to the woods.
11. He really loves Carlos. (One of Gregg's friends and co-workers...too funny!)
12. My favorite thing about him is that he laughs.
13. And I love him because of God and Jesus! (My favorite answer!)

The kids and I ended up staying Sunday night too because I just wasn't ready to say Good-bye!  What a gift to have family that you would choose to spend time with even if they weren't your family!

"I thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy."

(Philippians 1:3-4)