Saturday, August 28, 2010

Florida Sunshine TAKE 2

Our family from Florida came back to see us again this August. What a huge blessing to have them here two years in a row. Last year our time together was cut short because on their second day with us I received the news that my Mom needed to have brain surgery. Thus Georgea & I took off to Maryland, with James just a day behind. This year we tried it again, and our "take 2" was a wonderfully sweet week of fun, adventures, good food & lots of laughs and love. Here we are at the Grand Canyon.


Caitlynn, the oldest of our neices is heading off to her senior year in college this fall. I saw her for the first time when she was just a few days old. Hard to believe how the time gets away from us.

Alli just graduated from high school and is moving to Texas to be a part of an amazing dance group. We are so proud of her courage and how she is chasing her dream.

Georgea, oblivous to the "wonder" behind her was just happy to be with her family.


Megan is sweet #3 and is a sophomore in high school this fall. I always say her parents should have named her "Joy" and in this picture you can get a small glimpse of why.
Here they are, my loves. I just adore these girls more than words can say.

Georgea was tucked in the Ergo, so she wouldn't go over the edge. :-)



The beauty of the Grand Canyon still amazes me. I am thankful that we live driving distance away and have the opportunity to visit here a couple of times a year.

James brother John....but I claim him as my own. :-)

James & John did a short hike down into the canyon. Beautiful.


The girls trying to stay dry from a little shower that passed through while the guys were on their adventure.

Seeing them together makes me want three! Although I don't think I'm quite equipped to handle all that responsibility.

Loving her new ability to drink with a straw.

We stayed 2 nights at a beautiful, rustic resort located alongside a river with beautiful views just north of Sedona.


Heading up the trail from our cabin to breakfast. A little drizzly, but no complaints.




Enjoying some time in Sedona before heading back home.


Georgea holding her new doll we found in one of the Sedona Shops.




The joy this child brings me is immeasurable.






John and his girls.

Georgea had such an amazing time with her cousins.

With Eva who spoils her like crazy!

The lean of love.




Sedona beauty.

Back at home sporting an outfit put together by her stylists/cousins Ali & Meg!

2 comments:

Sue said...

Love all the photos. : )

Grand Canyon and Sedona looked like such a relaxing good time. Too funny about putting Georgea in the Ergo. We haven't even gone yet because I'm afraid Alexa will go over!

Cousin time is the best!

I love the one of G holding her new doll...cute.

Sue : )

Anonymous said...

Wow! What great pictures! Can't get over the girls!! L, B