You'd think after about the first week or so we'd be kind of over the whole family thing at the house... but surprisingly, at least for me - since it wasn't my half of the family - I really enjoyed their extended stay with us and am thankful we got to see and spend as much time as we did together! It was the end of the third week and their last weekend here with us... so everyone got in as much hugs & kisses in with Allen Jess as they could!
Which wasn't much... as J.R. was a baby-hog and wouldn't give him up... even when he picked up Joanna! He just smiled and said, "Hey, two is better than one!"
Once Oscar, Rocio and the kids showed up... we piled into the cars and headed to Outback, where we ate like kings, loved on one another, and hoped we didn't get kicked out! (We were kind of loud!)
Ya gotta love that smile... So cute!
Once we got home from stuffing our faces with Bloomin Onions and steak... we decided to take some more family photos. After all, this was our last night together and you just never know when the next time we'll get to all be together again! By the way... that sure is one lucky Grandmother there!
After seeing this photo of all of us together... it made me realize just how much has changed and how many new little people have joined the family in the short three years and three months since Jei and I got married. Makes you wonder what we'll look like in another three more years?!
The circus closed up shop, packed their bags, and finally made their way back home. And although we have our house back (no one happier than the cats!) and a little peace & quiet (never imagined having a 3-month-old being described as "peace & quiet"!), we're certainly going to miss everyone... for having a house full of family sure did make the Holidays merrier, the house happier, and the memories that much more special! Thank you family for one Hell of a good time!
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