Sunday, July 4, 2010

My sister

We've had A LOT of fun so far this weekend....it's not even done!  I've got lots of posts to do, but I couldn't wait to post these pictures.  On Saturday, our family got to spend some time with my sister, Lisa, at my parents' house.  We haven't been all together as a family like this for years.  It was wonderful.  




Here are a few where you can see her crazy personality coming through...


 She made a silly face and had us all laughing.  When I asked her to do it again so I could take a picture, she did!

I think the relaxing (and familiar) atmosphere of my parents' backyard was perfect.  She felt "safe" and we got a glimpse of the Lisa we all know and love.

She even held Camille and would rest her cheek on Camille's head or give her kisses.

The girls were amazingly quiet and well mannered (thank you, Jesus), and even took turns napping.  Camille was asleep when Lisa arrived, and then Adeline......well....



These were our best attempts at a family photo.  We decided to try it with Adeline sleeping because I knew she wouldn't cooperate just after waking up.



Patrick trying a creative angle...

Always the picture of cuteness, Camille would pick Grandma's flowers and then "put them back."

We enjoyed a wonderful picnic of pizza and corn on the cob....we had a cookout earlier, and this combination sounded good to everyone.


Paw paw and the girls fed the fish.




Then it was time to say goodbye.

These are two of my favorite pictures.  They bring tears to my eyes.  So sweet.




14 comments:

Mari said...

Awww - those pictures are great! I can see all the love and fun!

Krazy Fam said...

Beautiful! :)

Michelle Brubaker said...

Hi, Lynn,
Wow - we went to Ireland for nine days and returned to loads of new posts by you. Lots of trips for you guys to PA, it looks like! I am so glad you had special time with Lisa. A&C are precious!
Best, Michelle

jj said...

Wow!! Lisa is hilarious. It's good to see her again!

And picking and putting the flowers back? How cute!

Anonymous said...

Simply priceless!

I think Adeline should be in a magazine. She gets more and more adorable with the curly head! You always have the girls dressed just darling. I wish I had just one of her curls!

Renee said...

Now I have tears too. Praise be to our Awesome God for allowing such a wonderful time with your entire family. We need to cherish those memories when they come along. Lisa looks great & just as silly as every :-)

Mrs. Fix said...

Lynn, I am just so happy to see these beautiful, happy pictures of your family and your sister. She looks really happy and I know you were all happy to have her there with you!

And for the record, the pizza & corn on the cob dinner sounds great to me!

Kristen said...

beautiful.

these photos brought tears to my eyes.

i love your header pictures. love them!

Just Mom said...

Wow, I missed a lot of posts from you while I was gone.

I love the last two photos too. Absolutely darling.

Anonymous said...

Great pictures! Glad to hear you had such a nice visit with Lisa!
Lauren

Muthering Heights said...

It sounds like you had a lovely visit! :)

LifeAtTheCircus.com said...

Such precious pics... I think the ones of you and your sis and the girls and her are my fav... such wonderful memories captured... glad you had such a great visit!!

Jean said...

This whole post brings tears to my eyes. So beautiful. Next time you see your mom, give her a hug from me.

krista said...

Oh Lynn, I'm so happy you had a good visit. How very special. Happy tears from this post.