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From our lunch date with Granny Jo last weekend.
He loved hanging out with his granny. And I’d like to point out that we did not shave his head. He’s just went bald on that side of his head. What hair he does have growing back is blonde, so you can barely see it.
Had a great time visiting Dave’s family in Cleveland over the fourth of July holiday. Henry got to meet the rest of his uncles and aunts and cousins! We also got to see Leslie and Vince’s house down in Hudson – it’s fabulous and the work they’ve done to it is amazing. We got to meet more of Vince’s family, which is nice, too, in preparation for their wedding in November.
All photos here.
With his Aunt Leslie
All the kids together
Uncle Eric
His cousin Riley
Aunt Amber
A week and a half later, Dave’s folks came to hang out with Henry for a week. It was SO awesome to have them around. I had lots of opportunity to go shopping and generally get some “me time.” It was AWESOME and I love his folks for taking such good care of us and Henry.
Anyway, here is their visit in pictures. All pictures available here.
The *adorable* outfit that Mary and Audrey brought for Henry.
We kept it pretty low-key.
We love tacos, and they’re even better with these cool taco holders!
Mom and Mom hanging out at Fishmongers.
Our usual dinner at Fishmongers. 
Granpy LOVED hanging out with Henry. 
Sweet baby.
The whole family. 
After Jonathan, Dawn, their kids and Granma visited, Mary and Audrey came next. (The day everyone left, actually!) It was a very relaxing, low-key visit. They were both so good with Henry, it was lovely to have them around.
Here is our visit in pictures. All pictures here.
Audrey, Henry & Mary
A smile for mommy.
Audrey holds Henry
Audrey entertains Henry
Henry’s kangaroo pouch
Artsy pic by Audrey
Audrey and Billy
And now for some more posed family photos.
The whole famdamly
Granma Q, Henry, Granma Jo, Jonah, & Nolan
Granma Q and Henry
Nolan, Henry & Jonah
Granma Q, Henry & Granma Jo
Jonah and Granma Jo
We had a big family visit last week. My brother, his awesome wife and their two kids came from Oregon to visit, and my granma drove down from Virginia Beach. And of course, my mom lives here so she didn’t have to travel to join in the festivities. As an added bonus, my great-uncle and aunt were also able to drop by for a visit.
We had an absolute blast with the kids and the family! I won’t bore you with details, but here are some favorite candid shots. For all of those who were here, you’ll receive a disc with all the photos from the weekend just as soon as we’re able.
Lots of food and lots of presents, that’s the way the Dickens Christmas rolls.
The presents stack up as family arrives
The kids have a ball opening their presents
Audrey with Grandma
More Browns gear for the baby
Aside from the Browns gear we scored for the baby, Dave got a Baby Bjorn and I got this amazingly soft and beautiful throw that Amber was coveting.
It was another great Christmas!
Some shots from our first day in Cleveland, hanging with the kids at Kevin and Mary’s.
Then off to lunch at Skyline. I skipped the three-way and had three cheese coneys instead. YUM. An acquired taste, for sure, but oh-so-yummy!! It’s total chaos when we descend upon Skyline.
The afternoon was spent lounging around – several people dozed off while viewing The Pink Panther.
Then Kevin and Mary and Dave and I went to dinner while Mom and Dad babysat.
A great day in Cleveland!
A nice quiet Christmas morning for Dave and I. Our last quiet Christmas, I’m predicting.
Dave got a book of genius Sudoku puzzles, a Bruce Springsteen CD, an indoor/outdoor weather station, and some cute boxers. I got two Pink Martini CDs, a book of Sci-Fi-inspired baby names, and a fabulous new digital camera!!! I love love love it and I’m so excited to stop using my crappy old HP.
Mom and Gene came over for Christmas dinner in the afternoon. Mom bought us this insanely large standing rib roast – almost 11 1/2 pounds! For those of you in the know, it appeared to include all seven ribs. It took 4 1/4 hours to cook.
It was delish!! We had it with roasted vegetables and some tasty asparagus.
Ha, but was Mom disappointed when I served her after-dinner coffee in one of our new Browns mugs!
Mom got me two pairs of crocs, one black and one brown. Not really something I thought I’d want, but my feet are growing and I’m thinking slip-ons are the way to go since I can’t see my feet and I’m starting to not be able to reach them.
Dave got a 6-month membership to the Brew-of-the-Month club. I also got a cute Geek Inside shirt and the baby got a Geekling onesie.
Mom got a massage gift certificate and Gene got a book by Lou Dobbs. Mom got Gene this fabulous back massager/heat pad that he can put in his recliner. All in all, we made out like bandits!!
