A family affair

We headed to Sherman a few weeks ago to see my brother and family who had come in from NC to see my parents and sister.  It was a lovely visit despite being so prolonged by Michael's work in the Dallas area. (sorry A).

There was swimming. (at least twice.  D was all over the pool.  A still not so much and E not at all so both wore floaties)

They found a frog in the pool.  It became a pet that moved from bucket to bathtub to string leash before it was eventually freed.  Jane kissed the frog but he didn't become a prince.  :(  Then Emily tried on the off chance he was her prince.  No go.

M spent quite a bit of time talking with Fritz.

Fritz and M had fun with matching bags and Alex (in sling from shoulder surgery the week previously).

We had a very nice time with Uncle Peter, Aunt Rachel and my nieces.  I had only met Anya once and Chacha not at all.

Coincidentally, five family members wore matching checked shirts one day.  Peter and his female entourage posed for a photo.

 

Girls danced to Twelve Dancing Princesses-Barbie.

Then they proceeded to dress up in their own princess dresses.

There was one group picture that included almost everyone (sorry Fritz and Ben--and Andrew's family).

In another matter of coincidence, D and E wore matching shirts.  Here they are posing with T.  Merry Christmas!

Stylish Jane enjoyed her foam "Birthday" rollers and came down looking quite stylish one morning only to jump in the pool a few minutes later to catch the frog.  "The frog was worth losing the curls." E had admired the curls so much, she kindly did the same for E.  It was fun to see Miss Curlytop in the morning.

We finished off our last day with a trip to the park.  Brave A is also super persistent.  We saw her fail time and again at the monkey bar rings and start over at the beginning over and over so she could finally complete it successfully.  Little Ninja!

Thanks for our splendid visit Wilsons and both Browns!