Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Labor Day Weekend....

witnessed a family reunion of sorts because our long, lost sister, Jennifer, flew in from Missoura leaving the "old man" and the "young uns" at home.  Never ones to look a gift horse in the mouth, the rest of us sought to unload our children as well.  After that task was accomplished we had a fantastic time catching up and hanging out at a favorite restaurant - the Old Spaghetti Factory - and then we did a little shopping.  Okay, I shopped and they just looked. My favorite conversation of the weekend went a little something like this:
Jammie:  What did you guys do with your chinchilla?  
Didja eat it?
Jen:  {{not amused}}
Niki and Myself:  {{peeing our pants laughing}}
Sunday the entire family gathered together and witnessed the blessing of this purdy little sweetheart, who looked beautiful and behaved like a lady all day long.  Congratulations Stailey!  Jammie hosted a lovely party complete with delicious food and great company.
The kids had a great time trying out all of Jesse's band equipment and musical instruments. Things got a little weird, however, when Jake walked out of the house with a mask on.... 
and we were all left to wonder just what exactly goes on when all those cousins get together!

So, anyway, we had a fantastic time hanging out together as a family.  Thanks Mom for flying Jen in for the festivities, and for buying our lunch and dinner.  I won't mention the shoes that you wouldn't buy me, because I am hoping they will be coming for my birthday - only 24 more days!!!

Jen - it was great seeing you again.  I hope you found Misery, er I mean Missouri, tornado free and all of your critters in their respective beds.  Come back soon - cause we know you will start to miss us as soon as you get your self-esteem back!  J/K - You know we love you, right?!?!?

5 comments:

Mag Family said...

Yeah! We had such a fun time. I really miss all of us being together. It was a nice weekend. I really enjoyed it. That is a really good pic of Stailey.

Mag Family said...

Oh Yeah! I look quit colorful next to all you drab ladies.

The Brooks Family said...

Where did that pic of Stailey come from, and why don't I have it!? So cute!! I miss Jen already, sigh.

Caroline said...

Looks like a great weekend with the family. There's your halloween cosume for Jake!

The Fannen's said...

Har har har!! I am glad I was there to entertain you all..pppllllllleeeewwwww (zerbert)!!! Seriously, it was fun and I miss hanging out, too. P.S. The chinchilla was purty durn good!!