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The Halls Visit

 I told Maddy that Bethany was coming to visit her about a week before the Halls were coming. I knew I would hear about it non-stop, but part of the fun of someone coming to see you is the anticipation. Maddy immediately started making all kinds of plans for Bethany's visit. She got a piece of paper and had me write out her list. One day I had to trim the oregano because it was trying to seed out. Maddy decided that we should save it and make oregano ice cream when Bethany came. Not one of her best ideas. They didn't get everything done that was on Maddy's list, but they accomplished an amazing amount of activity in a very short time.
 One of the things on Maddy's list to do with Bethany was "make". This is what she calls cooking.
 Maddy really liked spending time with baby Jude. She mostly wanted to cover him up with a blanket. Not sure he was a fan.
 One day the girls got to play in the water. They had fun but I think Bethany was a little cold.


 They also loved playing with Aunt Tammy, playing ballerina, fairy, and princess.

 Dressed for dinner.
 Bro-in-laws
 Sisters and cousins
It was a great visit. I'm so glad they came!

Comments

Anonymous said…
ahhh! I love the dress up for dinner. So great. What a fantastic time!
brittany
oh, and oregano ice cream? Family reunion ice cream competition, methinks : )
bee said…
Looks like loads of fun. Who knows, maybe this will be a more regular event. Fun times!
Ms. Embry said…
I love seeing Maddy and Bethany enjoy playing together just like we did back in the day. We used to have the same anticipation about you guys coming to visit Farwell every year! I have so many great memories of playing with my cousins and it's fun to see it carried on in the next generation! :)
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Bradley D. Hall said…
I had a blast, I'm glad we invited ourselves.

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