Aunt Pat brought each of the children a brand new GAP t-shirt; Hannah got two. Jacob has not yet tried his on. 
Unfortunately our visitors' arrival also coincided with a visit from the flu. Yes, I know, the flu in the middle of the summer: isn't that against the law? Fortunately, this stomach flu is a rather mild one and Ben made it through with only a fever. Joseph has yet to succumb. Hannah spent Saturday morning with it while Jacob began a downward spiral at Sunday morning mass. Here he is as the lethargy began to overtake him.
Aunt Pat also brought an incredible set of puzzle/mystery books for the children. They are filled with hidden animals, codes and mysteries. Joseph appreciated the beautiful illustrations. (Note the shirt.)
Here are the three ladies working on finding an incredibly well-hidden starling. Mommy eventually found it following an afternoon nap and 30 minutes of searching. Finding the missing starling somehow felt like a greater accomplishment than that of my undergrad degree.
Ben enjoyed some swinging at the park late on Sunday afternoon. 
More puzzling. Aunt Pat is a teacher: can you tell?
Ben never takes off his hat except for mass and supper. It is worn at all different angles and must provide some sense of security that I have failed to provide.
Interesting.
Jacob after a night of heaving, crying and fitful sleep. Dave asked me not to post the pictures of him (the Daddy) after said night as he was the parent who generously covered the night shift. Truthfully, we are hoping that I don't catch this stomach virus and somehow trigger labour.
Hannah: fully recovered in both of her new shirts.
A brave picture of Mommy. In Dave's words: That's not so bad.
The rest of the shots are various attempts to include everyone in a group photo. Plus, Uncle Simon makes his long-awaited debut. He is my father's older brother and, in stature, is to my father what I am to my older sister - big:small.
Thank you, Pat and Simon. We had a wonderful time and will cherish the memories of our time together. The distance is too far and the time is too short.
3 comments:
I will admit that I am "little", but you are most definitely not "big".
Yeah, if you're "big" then there's not much hope for the rest of us. You really are one very beautiful pregnant woman! (And I was very excited to see some pictures of your kids!) :)
Great family photos to treasure Elena. Pat and Simon made it down to the big city safely and we, Michelle and Linas included, had a wonderful dinner and evening. They sure packed in a lot of miles in 3 weeks! And I'm sure Bump will celebrate their arrival home with lots of tail wagging and licks!
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