Paul and Kelly Visit

We were just spoiled with special visitors from up North this summer. My brother Paul and his wife Kelly joined us from Minneapolis in late July. We kept things pretty low-key for this visit, with a newborn and all. We lunched at our favorite burger joint "Pickle's Neighborhood Grille", played with the kids at home, and caught a ball game. They graciously babysat for us their first night here so that Todd and I could enjoy a grown up night of music at the Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson/John Mellencamp concert. And, we wrapped up the weekend with a cookout for Mimi's birthday with family and friends. The weather didn't cooperate much for their visit. We had rain storms galore, but we all had a great visit anyway. Thanks for the visit y'all! :)


Uncle Paul and Lauren get out the finger paints since the rain wouldn't cooperate with the sidewalk chalk plans.

Based on her smile, I don't think she minded having to stay indoors!
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We were supposed to go to a Braves game against the LA Dodgers, but I neglected to get tickets in advance. Whoulda thunk they'd be hard to get?! Clearly, not me....so Todd got the brilliant idea to check out the Rome Braves instead! Naturally, they have the worst record in their single A league and they were playing the best team in the league. Can you imagine our surprise when they ending up winning by 7+ runs, or something like that?! We were just fixing to go home in the 7th inning when the sky opened up and it was pouring rain-- lightning, thunder, the works. Timing is everything! For the local blog stalkers, we actually liked the Rome Braves atmosphere, etc., better than the Gwinnett Braves and the prices are infinitely better for what you get! Just an hour or so away...

Four shots from our baseball adventure

1) the whole gang at the game 2) Lauren wonders, where did Romy and Roxie, the Rome Braves mascot go? 3) Davis in the car with his ball cap on, raring to go...er, resting up for the big game! 4)Aunt Kelly holding Baby Davis.

Why THERE they are! A special thank you to Uncle Paul for taking Lauren all around the stadium to see them. xoxox.

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Lauren dressing up in Uncle Paul's mandals and Packers hat. Thank goodness Daddy loves the Pack too!

Davis smiling happily at his aunt and uncle after they accept the request to be two of his god parents! Looking forward to their next visit in October for his Baptism.