This evening we board a plane with Quinn and Riley to take them to NJ to see Geoff's grandparents. Riley's middle name is Elaine, after Geoff's grandmother and we are so excited to take them to meet their great grandparents. Geoff's grandmother has had cancer for some time now and we would appreciate your prayers for her strength and health as well as us as we travel. We are taking ear plugs to pass out on the plane for the other passengers, aren't we thoughtful! Geoff's parents are coming to Columbia to fly with us so it will be easier with their help. Prayerfully it will be a great trip for everyone.
In other news, I talked with my lactation consultant this week and she, like I, did not think that Riley's issues were a milk protein allergy at all. So I am no longer dairy free, and actually Riley has had a great week. She really thinks that Riley responds very, shall we say dramatically, to situational type things. When talking to her I was able to pin point that her hardest times have been either after or while we are traveling. So, knowing that please pray especially for Riley while we travel.
The good news is that they both have been sleeping through the night, like until 7am for the past few days! Yesterday I had to wake them up at 7:30 and I was so amazed that they were still sleeping. I feel like a new person! (Except for the night my nephews spent the night and one of them kept me up literally all night. I learned not to bring a child to your bed, they beat you up and you can't sleep :) I'm worried about them not sleeping so well as we travel but we will just do the best we can.
I had to share a few fun pictures from our trip to Greenville. There are so many cute ones it was hard to just pick a few but I don't have a lot of time (must finish packing).
The kids got to meet lots of extended family on Geoff's mom's side!
We went swimming at my mom's pool and got to hang out with Emily and her boys! This is Cohen in her arms and of course my arm full!
We had a fun visit with our twin friends! It was so fun to see how much Luke and Madison have grown!
Kelley brought her girls over and Riley is very happy she will have lots of girls to play with since her cousins are all boys! Kiran is striking a pose for us here!
Sweet sisters: Kiran and Sienna. Is she hugging her or choking her?!? You never know with sisters!
Quinn is a very happy boy in his Pop's arms! He also loves his hands and has them in his mouth constantly.
Riley is also a very happy girl in her Pop's arms! It seems Pop may have the magic touch, maybe he will get whoever is crying on the plane :)
Giving lots of smiles!
Quinn was making funny faces.
