Family Filled Weekend

This past weekend, some of our friends hosted a shower for me and Baby L2 (a separate post is on the way!), and several members of our family were able to come. Our house was a revolving door, and we loved seeing everyone!

On Thursday night, Mom, Dad and Aunt Nancy arrived. Mom came in with 3 gifts - one for me and Robert, one for Baby L2 and one for Claire. Claire was so excited and quickly was able to tell everyone the recipient of each present. We didn't make her wait too long to open hers, and she was thrilled to find a new pair of shoes and a wooden "choo choo" - two of her favorite things!

That night David and Penelope picked up Aunt Nancy so that she could stay with them for a couple of days. On Friday, my sister Sheila arrived, and we had dinner at Clear Springs Restaurant - one of our local favorites.

Robert's mom and Aunt Carol came to town Saturday morning, and Grandmommy had another present for Claire - a wooden cookie set. It was a huge hit, and Claire loved "baking cookies" and organizing them all on the cookie sheet. I think it's about time for a play kitchen!

That afternoon, all of the ladies (except Claire!) headed to the shower, and Robert, Dad & Claire took naps and watched some football. Grandmommy, Aunt Carol and Aunt Sheila all had to return home after the shower, but Penelope, Aunt Nancy and David were able to come back over to the house for awhile.

I made dinner - a sausage, spinach and feta pasta from Southern Living. It's our new favorite recipe and we've already had it a few times this month. I always like it when I can find a recipe we all enjoy!

Sunday morning was church, lunch at Rosario's, naps for me and Claire while Robert and Dad worked outside, and some time relaxing that evening in front of the Amazing Race. Mom, Dad & Aunt Nancy left on Monday morning. We were sad to see them go but feeling blessed that we got to see so many members of our family this weekend!