Home again!

We made it home last night. It rained the entire trip, but we made decent time. We left at 9:30 and arrived just after 5. As we were driving, Jemma said "I want to stop at the park!" I didn't think that she would remember where the park (Brecknock) was because it is not on the main road, but she remembered the turn exactly! I had to say no because of the rain and she was quite disappointed. They did get to watch more DVDs than normal, just because I need to focus on the road due to the rain.


James only napped for 20 minutes and Jemma didn't sleep at all, even though she woke at 5:30 am! Both kids were quite tired last night! After crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel, Jemma said, "Mommy, all this travelling tires me out." I had to laugh and agree!


Upon our arrival home, James was eager to climb the stairs. I watched him as he was saying "dada" all the way up. He went straight to our bedroom and looked at the bed, then looked at me. Then he ran into our bathroom. He said, "dada" as he looked at Jim's sink. The kid knows more than I give him credit for!


I got the van unloaded as James ran around the living room diaperless and laughing with Jemma playing too, fed them dinner, then gave them baths. James was so tired/happy to be home that he didn't even want to nurse... he scooted himself off my bed and ran into his room and pointed at the crib! I put him in, he smiled at me, then grabbed his duck and stuck his thumb in his mouth. I think he was asleep before I shut the door to his room!

I forgot my camera... how could I do such a thing?!? Anyway, here are a few pics from our visit with them last month!

The brothers bonding (3/1/08):

Aunt Suzanne, Jemma (who wanted to hold and kiss Cassandra), and Cassandra:Jemma helped Aunt Suzanne make banana bread. Notice that Jemma's hair and make-up were done by Aunt Suzanne!I loved getting to hold Cassandra and Jemma was just in love too!

What a sweet, sweet baby!Our family with Cassandra

Cassandra is such a joy! She now gives big smiles and has a cute little dimple on one cheek. I had the privilege of giving her a bath on Saturday and got some good quality snuggle time this weekend!! :)