Aunties Ali and Kelly (aka Dodo - a name bestowed on her by our nephews Ben and Pete) came for a visit and met Oliver for the first time! These two girls were the sweetest, most thoughtful guests a sister could have. They brought a lovely hostess gift (I'm burning that Anthro candle every day!), played and cuddled with Ollie like old pros, and loaded and unloaded the dishwasher more times than I can count. Ali was also on beverage duty and provided us with tasty cocktails every evening and Kel kept us entertained with her hilarious made up songs. There were also trips to Ikea, the mountains, fro yo runs and some boutique shopping all with Ollie in tow, who I must admit, was a true champ and took it all in stride by mostly napping while we were out. Good job little fella. You done your mama proud.
Ollie is starting to give little smiles when he feels so inclined and Dodo was really good at making him comfy and getting a tiny grin here and there.
Ali walked away from tv during the South Carolina baseball game at the College World Series to entertain Ollie during a fussy period when I was making dinner. A true sacrifice indeed!
I love you both sisters. Thank you for traveling long and far to get here and for serving and loving us and being such fun playmates for both Ollie and me. You are the best. Do come again!
These are great, Emy. I especially like the first one of Kelly and Oliver. SO cute. He does look like he's smiling. And who could blame him? Thanks for posting them and for your kind words. Ollie's such a dream. I miss his snuggly little ways. And I miss you and Isaac, too. We'll have to reconvene soon. Thanks for hosting. It was such a treat to spend time with you all.
ReplyDeletePass the tissues. Such a sweet post about our time together, sis. Ollie truly is a little dream. And I'm so proud of you and the loving, patient, mom that you are. Being Ollie's mom suites you well. :) I love you, Ollie and Isaac and I'm already looking forward to seeing you all again. Ali, now's the time we need those cocktails! Miss you girls. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love being and having a sister. I look forward to the time when my boys love being and having brothers!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures. Guests whose 'beverage' duty involves cocktails? My kind of guests!
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