Monday, October 17, 2011

Back to blogging

I would apologize for not blogging. Seems like that's what is done when a large lapse between blogs occurs. But. I'm pretty sure you've been getting along just fine during my long silences. And so have I. I've been busy. For example. This week, my mom went to Utah to help my sister, Brittany, with her darling twins. (I will post pics when I get good ones.) While she traveled there, I went to HER house in Dallas to hold down the fort, drive my youngest sister around, and keep her company while my dad was on call.

We had a fabulous time.

My kids have never had extended time with Papa when Grandma was not around. And it was delightful to get his undivided attention. He took them 4-wheeling, fishing, ant-killing (after Claire got attacked they decided to take revenge), and tickled them to near-tears. He and I talked, watched movies, and burned pizza.







And Wes played in the mud. And with Papa's exposed sprinklers.

Karlee made me pull her hair through a plastic cap with a crochet hook. It took me two hours. And it hurt her. And then we left the bleach in for too long. Whoops.

Whew. I love a good vacation. I love a fun family.
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8 comments:

  1. BetsyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    These are pretty cute!! I need to leave more often. The girls looked like they were having tons of fun. Weston looks like he's found his calling in life. Thank you for coming. Dad needed the distraction,,

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  2. angelaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    absolutely love the pictures. thanks for sharing.

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  3. Lorraine and KellyOctober 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Well geez, is Karlee's hair ok?? That's kind of a big deal but I guess you guys aren't too worried about it. I'm glad the kids got to spend time with Gramps W. Your photography is seriously professional.

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  4. JanieOctober 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    ugh. fire ants. the worst thing about texas.

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  5. LeandersunOctober 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Thanks for the pics Elise. They're fabulous. I rarely get to see my brother and his non-Utah family so this is very nice. The ant bites look hideous... I guess I'll be more patient with the little black ants we deal with.

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  6. Wendy-n-JasonOctober 18, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Oh I love your parents! I miss them. And I can't believe your sister had twins! Your son looks like he is so much fun! Can't wait to meet your kids someday. Love you and miss you.

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  7. ChrystaleeNovember 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    SERIOUSLY fabulous pictures at the pond fishing!!! Hope you are printing those out and framing them! : )

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  8. SusieDecember 10, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    These pictures are beautiful!!! In other news, my blog had issues - I am hating google right now - so we are back to blogspot. Here's the address:

    theallisonfam.blogspot.com

    XOXO!
    Susie

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