Memphis Monday: FAMILY VISITS

Ok, I'm really stretching this one. I like Memphis because my family has never been here, so it gives them all a reason to visit!

Last week my sister Kari, her husband Eric, and their 5-month old Noah, came for Addie's birthday and the 4th of July. We had a blast. We stayed up late talking (too late), making (and burning) lasagna, exploring downtown, and just hanging out. It was fun to have them here, I miss living closer to family. Here are some highlights from their visit:

Addie and Noah enjoying the famous Peabody Ducks.

All of us on top of the Peabody Hotel, enjoying the view of Memphis.

This is how Noah watched the fireworks. Isn't this the sweetest picture?

Waiting for the fireworks to begin over the Mississippi River. Addie liked the fireworks for the most part, but towards the end she was very tired and just wanted to get out of there. They were spectacular fireworks, and it was neat to see them over the water, but the best part was the people-watching. You should see some of the crazies we have down here!

This is how Noah and Addie played--she would laugh and giggle at him, use his stomach as a stool to push herself up, and he would kick her. It was pretty funny.

Not only were Kari and Eric able to visit for the week, on Tuesday Jason and I drove to Missouri to meet up with his brother Will, wife Caitlyn, and 8 month old Chaela. We just hung around in the park and played card games all day, but it was fun to see them and watch Addie and Chaela interact. Here are some great pictures of that relaxing day:

Playing cards already!

Do you think they look alike?