4 girls and 4 boys

As I was driving around town yesterday, I was struck by the reality that in less than one week, my younger sister Lindsay would be getting married. Crazy! (Speaking of which, did anyone watch that Newlyweds show on tv last night? Whoa! 2 words: Train wreck. My favorite player was the larger guy who complained that the other couples were too skinny...he complained "doesn't anyone here eat burgers?" and "am I the only one who has to hide his stomach with his pillow"?). I digress.

In honor of Lindsay's wedding, I was driving to purchase my first pair of spanx. They do help some, but less face it. I still look like I just had a baby. And that's ok, at least for now. I feel better that at least I am trying to look presentable for Lindsay's big day.

And my sister Jessica and her family drove in from out of state for the big wedding. Jessica and her girls were able to scoot up here for a quick visit.

 

Here is a photo of us last summer. 4 girls & 3boys

 

And less than one year later...4 girls &4 boys.

The main difference being Twain... and my couch!

This was Auntie Jessica's first time meeting Tweetle.

Except that instead of calling him Tweetle, she kept calling him Twinkie! I thought that was cute, considering how teensy he is.  So take your pick--Tweetle or Twinkie.

Here is Emily with my candy machine.

Tacy is drawing me a beautiful picture of a bird. She's quite the art-eest.

Little Ansley is playing with Ollie. They are 4 months apart in age.

I bought a new slip-n-slide for them all to play on. I wanted the kids to have the best time ever. 

Precious little Kate kept insisting that Calvin was her brother. She's quite the little spit-fire.

While I was feeding Twain in my room, she came in and sat cross-legged and started making conversation. She is SUCH a character. I tried to convince her to come live with me, but to no avail. She has quite the unswerving devotion to my sister. I tried to bribe her to stay with candy, but she said politely replied, "no thanks, you only have yellow candy in your machine."

Goodness. I knew I should have re-stocked my candy machine.

The worker at Target convinced me to buy this sprinkler/ball popper.

I must say, it's been a BIG hit around here.

We had so much fun Jess! We can't wait to see you all again in just 4 short days.