A couple of weeks ago Andrew and I boarded a last-minute flight to California to attend the funeral of my fabulous grandmother, Mimi (real name Virginia). I had a mini-anxiety attack getting out of the car to go into the airport. I've never been away from my big boys for longer than 22 hours (unless I was in the hospital having another baby... [which I'm
not, by the way]). ;) Once on the plane I was okay. It was sad for the occasion of gathering family, but great too. My Mimi was with her "Fritz" again, and we were all so happy for them. To celebrate that, all of Mimi's children and grand children attended the funeral. ALL. Not all the great-grandchildren, but still impressive... and wonderful. We had lots (3-days worth, anyway) of family bonding time. Andrew was adored by all and I got lots of fun sister-time in. Here are... too many pictures, but enjoy anyway. :)
Cowboy Poppy with Cowboy-in-training Andrew
My dad, the horse-whisperer in training...
... And his horse Shadow.
I guess Andrew sees more similarity between Vicky and myself than I do because he was thoroughly fooled thinking she was me for a good 5 minutes (until he heard and followed my voice). My sweet jet-lagged baby was quite the momma's boy. I love him so much!
My baby sister, Dr. Cher.
Momma & her sweet baby.
Newest member of the Hill fold-- Uncle Freddie.
You're gorgeous, Vicky!
Tequila (the horse) reallly took to Andrew. When Andrew tried to push him away, we got this:
yummy baby hands!
Baby of the family, Tabitha-- newly expecting her own baby. Makes me feel so old!
Cousin EJP. Love this kid. He was Andrew's hero.
First riding lesson: documented
Thanks, California! It was fun. I am strangely happy to be back home in my Frankfurt though. :) These are all just pictures from our outing to the stables. I'm bummed I didn't get more of the rest of the sibs-- it was just a quick weekend!
A couple of weeks ago Andrew and I boarded a last-minute flight to California to attend the funeral of my fabulous grandmother, Mimi (real name Virginia). I had a mini-anxiety attack getting out of the car to go into the airport. I've never been away from my big boys for longer than 22 hours (unless I was in the hospital having another baby... [which I'm not, by the way]). ;) Once on the plane I was okay. It was sad for the occasion of gathering family, but great too. My Mimi was with her "Fritz" again, and we were all so happy for them. To celebrate that, all of Mimi's children and grand children attended the funeral. ALL. Not all the great-grandchildren, but still impressive... and wonderful. We had lots (3-days worth, anyway) of family bonding time. Andrew was adored by all and I got lots of fun sister-time in. Here are... too many pictures, but enjoy anyway. :)
Cowboy Poppy with Cowboy-in-training Andrew
My dad, the horse-whisperer in training...
... And his horse Shadow.
I guess Andrew sees more similarity between Vicky and myself than I do because he was thoroughly fooled thinking she was me for a good 5 minutes (until he heard and followed my voice). My sweet jet-lagged baby was quite the momma's boy. I love him so much!
My baby sister, Dr. Cher.
You're gorgeous, Vicky!
Tequila (the horse) reallly took to Andrew. When Andrew tried to push him away, we got this:
yummy baby hands!
Baby of the family, Tabitha-- newly expecting her own baby. Makes me feel so old!
Cousin EJP. Love this kid. He was Andrew's hero.
First riding lesson: documented
Thanks, California! It was fun. I am strangely happy to be back home in my Frankfurt though. :) These are all just pictures from our outing to the stables. I'm bummed I didn't get more of the rest of the sibs-- it was just a quick weekend!
2 comments:
I love this post. I loved looking at all the pictures..you actually didn't take enough. I was bummed when I got to the end. LOL :) I love the picture with all the siblings. And the one of Tab sitting in the doorway is AWESOME.
I'm so sorry about your Grandma!! But I am SO glad you were able to go back "home" and be with family. Sister times are the BEST :)
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