Cousins

This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting my niece Naomi for the entire weekend!  Brandon and I were really excited about the extra company but you should have heard the excitement out of Henley when she learned her "Noni" was coming to sleep at her house and ride in her car.  Friday night started out with dinner out then home to start a bon fire.  I thought the girls were excited to roast marshmallows, that was of course until I saw the excitement shine in Brandon!  The night was beyond perfect, it was so peaceful on the patio and the temperatures were suiting.  We all dressed in our comfys, pulled out the bag chairs and prepared to roast. 

It was then we realized we had no roasting tools!  

So the girls and Brandon pulled out their flashlights and went searching, just like they were in the woods. They were successful and so were the smores!

Saturday morning, we gave Naomi a taste of what weekend mornings look like in our house.  Snuggling in bed watching Henley's choice of show.  Its typically Yo Gaba Gaba or Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  The girls snuggled in and giggled as I made cinnamon rolls. 

Henley kindly asked Naomi to change her dirty diaper, how sweet of her.  I think Naomi wanted to say GROSS, her face said it all so we just stuck to shirts and pants.

Off to Vinton after breakfast as I had a special place in mind.  Welcome to CreARTtivity Studio!  We had such a good time making our selection, there were so many choices. 

The girls choose to decorate their initials. 

Henley was fast out of the gate but her stamina eventually fizzled - which means I was busy decoupaging while she was eating raisins!  Naomi however was very patient, tearing her tissue paper and placing them just so.  Her N looked fabulous! 

Watching the girls interact with each other was priceless. 

We browsed Vinton then headed back home for a much needed nap, for the youngest that is.  The evening found us at Naomi's favorite restaurant, the Olive Garden. 

Most of my pictures look like this!

After we filled out tummys we headed next door to Barnes & Noble where the girls, including myself, got to pick out a new book.  We read Henley's new potty book a loud on the ride home and thought it was pretty funny.  Naomi found interest in her new book right away, so Henley started to daydream about the American Girl dolls. 

After tubby time, books and more snuggle time,

Henley was fast asleep after a full days worth of fun. 

 Naomi and I started a movie and ate popcorn with M&M's, yum!  Here we were together, watching a movie and I couldn't believe how much my little niece has grown up.  She has this sense of humor that cracks you up on the spot, she is not to mention beautiful and so respectful. 

Naomi we love you very much and hope you come back to stay with us again soon!! XOXO