Meet Michael Christian Trailov, Jr. He was the star of the show this weekend! Couldn't you just eat him up?
I hopped in the car after work on Friday afternoon and headed east to Charlotte. My new little nephew (sweet picture above) was being baptised on Saturday. I wouldn't miss it for the world! What a great weekend full of family, good times, good food and the pitter patter of lots of little feet! I always love coming to visit my neices (and now nephew), but now that I'm pregnant, I think I enjoyed it even more. I was lucky enough to even take a little nap with Christian while he was resting so warmly and peacfully on my chest. Oh my goodness, we have so much to look forward to in a few months.
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I was especially thankful that Keith's schedule at Wake Forest allowed him to travel to Charlotte for the special ocasion on Saturday, and we even enjoyed a long Sunday afternoon together. It was nice after missing him terribly for a week. When he came to bed at the wee hours Sunday AM after he and my brother solved all the world's problems together, he and I stayed up and laughed and laughed for about an hour. I miss you, Keith, and I can't wait to see you this weekend. XOXOXO. I must admit that on Sunday as I drove away, I felt like I was 19 again driving back to SIU leaving you back home. Wow, that brought back memories. I'm glad that is behind us and this is just temporary! See you in 5 days, K.
Thank you, Michael and Jacque, for such a beautiful weekend and sharing your family with us. We love you all and are already look forward to our next visit. Every time I visit I am in awe of you two and the parenting team you are. You are raising such angels, and I will always look to you both for parenting advise when little Baby Hollister arrives cause I so admire the job you are doing. Lots of love.
Oh yeah, a BIG thank you for the XL bag of maternity clothes, Jacque!! I am so very greatful! I'm already wearing one of your dresses right now.
A prayer for Christian:
"Blessings be with you today
And every day to come …
Through caring acts
May your life be lit with love
Through kindness
May contentment be your reward
With gentleness
May you journey well
With truth and beauty
May you follow a path
That wherever you go
Whatever you do
Says grace and joy
Abides with you!"
~Susan Helene Kramer
Susanne,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. We love having you all here with us and cannot wait for two more little feet to be running around our house. He / she better be fast because Emilia is getting quicker by the day.
By the way, did you see the stock market today? It hit a 4 month high. Keith and I implemented a plan at 2:30 AM Sunday and it already has taken to form. Well done Mr. Hollister...
Who is Susanne?
ReplyDeleteoh, we love love love when you all are here! i am truly blessed with incredible in-laws. sorry the maternity clothes aren't that great, but you will make them look so cute. ANNNDDDD- never never take notes from our (well, my) parenting skillzz. i know there has to be a handbook about controlling a 19 month old some where!!!
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