We Love Gigi and Joy!

I've always been a family person - I call my mom at least once a day, talk to my grandparents weekly, and look forward to every visit I get with everyone, no matter where, on my side of the family.  As I write this, I must also say what an amazing family I married into as well, but we'll see the Popes in a few weeks, so I'll brag on them then =)  All this to say that I always miss my family and wish they were closer but I also have always loved my distance because it keeps me as removed as I want to be from family drama and allows me to keep my own drama (typically hormonally related and short lived) more private as well.  Since Quinn has been born, I have missed my family even more and so look forward to the next time I get to see them. 

On Thursday night, Mom and her best friend Joy arrived in Northwest Arkansas to spend a few short days while on their way to Kansas City.  I don't think anyone told them that they went out of their way, but even if they had been told, I know they would have continued on South to see Gigi's newest Grandson.  Their trip was so short, but it was very much needed.  I loved watching Quinn be cuddled, played with, and talked to.  I loved being able to take walks with Mom and having my absolute best friend here to hang out.  Quinn loved it too.  He loved the silly faces, the play time, the cuddle time, and of course getting to see "the Crazy Lady with the Glasses" again.  He also LOVED all his new toys.  Joy got him the neatest high chair that converts to a rocking horse that converts to a desk and chair all depending on what side is face down.  It is just the neatest thing.  Check out this link to see it...http://bit.ly/bNK5X6  AMAZING!  Gigi brought him a GREAT consignment sale find of the Evenflo Exersaucer.  It retails for $111, but she got it for a steal at $15 brand new!!!

He sat in this thing for 45 minutes spinning, bouncing, trying everything, and making all the bells and whistles work!  He just LOVES it!
A few more pictures to share of their short visit!  We can't wait for them to come back and visit again...2 days was just not long enough!!

Quinn and Gigi

Yes...I know his shorts are more like pants and don't fit him...but he's cute nonetheless!

Lovin' his time with Joy 

A final happy pic to leave you with!