The kids and I spent the past week visiting my family in Illinois and Indiana. It was one of our shorter trips, the weather was far from spring but it is always nice to visit family. I wasn't great at taking photos but here are a few.
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Elena helped Megan put finishing touches on her 4th birthday cake. She put "mystery" on the cake.
She's been into Scooby Doo lately, hence the Mystery and question mark :)
Great teamwork, right?
Happy for another cake!
Cyrus and Charlie
Charlie and Megan
Opening presents!
Erin, Charlie and Elena checking out her new hot wheel car.
Cyrus and Papa getting ready for a photo. Think they might be related?
Ahh, boys!
Grammie snuggles with Charlie
Meg taking selfies with Elena :)
Great Grandma and Grandpa Herr checking out how big Charlie has grown.
Cake number 5!!! A perfect way to end your 5 year birthday celebration.
Aunt Chris with Charlie
It was done like this generations ago but people often think I am crazy when I tell them Charlie is already using the potty. Today I learned of wisdom my great grandmother passed down to my grandma: once the baby learns to sit, start sitting them on the toilet. After training two babies, this is the best time in my opinion. True, you have to be in tune with your baby and it takes longer than changing a diaper but it is totally worth the reward. Thanks for sharing, Grandma!
Mashing bananas for homemade banana muffins.
Playing with Erin
Charlie trying to get Kailah
Cousins!
Aside from the crummy weather and tummy bug infiltrating the house, we had a great time. It is always hard to leave family but we look forward to our next visit.
We sure do miss you guys around here.
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