We left VA Beach on Thursday afternoon and drove to Andy & Suzanne's house. It was a very nice drive and the kids did awesome! On Friday, we left their house and ventured to CT. We left around 1, which should have put us at GrandMary's house around 5. Unfortunately, traffic was not cooperating... in fact, we saw the life flight helicopter land near us. Thank goodness for the travel potty and DVD player and snacks! Once we arrived, the cousins were very happy to play and eat. Jemma, James, Elizabeth and Cassandra were all hugs and smiles!
On Saturday morning, Jemma "helped" GrandMary eat breakfast: 
The service for Nanny was very nice. Jim and the kids before the service began: 
Uncle Ken with the girls:
The kids and I stayed in a little room off to the side and they remained reasonably quiet. I was amazed by one of the cousins, Maura. She sat with her parents for the whole service. Not mine... no way that I would have even dared to have them sit and be quiet. Jemma would have asked questions through the whole service and James would just squirm and not be happy. So, they colored and read books. Poor Elizabeth got sick in the car on the way to the service. 
Cassandra was so good, especially since her nap was thrown off!
James was so handsome in his coat!The service for Nanny was very nice. Jim and the kids before the service began: Uncle Ken with the girls:The kids and I stayed in a little room off to the side and they remained reasonably quiet. I was amazed by one of the cousins, Maura. She sat with her parents for the whole service. Not mine... no way that I would have even dared to have them sit and be quiet. Jemma would have asked questions through the whole service and James would just squirm and not be happy. So, they colored and read books. Poor Elizabeth got sick in the car on the way to the service. Cassandra was so good, especially since her nap was thrown off!
Afterwards, we all went and had lunch. James was ready for food!
Jemma chose to eat with Uncle Ken, Aunt Karen and Elizabeth:
The cousins playing ring around the rosie. Then they played hide-and-seek under the table!
Here are the brothers... handsome!
Saturday was also Cassandra's first birthday. She sipped her first champagne (not really... she liked the sound of the glass on her teeth !) and blew out her candle (with a little help) and opened presents. It was great fun!
James, Jemma, Elizabeth and Cassandra... what a chair full!
On Sunday, we went to church with Grandpa Jim and then had lunch. Cassandra had her first ravioli and loved it!
Here are the kids playing in the restaurant.
Then, we went to a baptism celebration for our cousin, Evan Ann. It was so wonderful to have all the cousins together to play! :)
Here are the kids playing in the restaurant.Then, we went to a baptism celebration for our cousin, Evan Ann. It was so wonderful to have all the cousins together to play! :)Maura and Jemma together:
A photo opportunity:
James with Aunt Dorothy
I had the chance to hold Evan Ann and she fell asleep... there is nothing like holding a sleeping, peaceful baby. :)
We left the celebration and drove back to PA. On Monday, Jemma and Daddy snuggled in bed until almost 10 AM! She was one wiped out little girl. Here is James hugging Cassandra good-bye.
I love this smile!! :)
I love this smile!! :)
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