Guests!

Last night Anna and QE came over for the evening!  Braeden is doing a few days of intense exams so the Carlsons flew them to Utah for the week.  They were generous to share with us and we were so happy about it!

QE smiled through the window at me when we answered the door, then she lunged for my arms.  Could anything be better?!?  She lunged from me to Adam and we both were as happy as we could be.  She ran right for the toys and books.  She found The Wheels on the Bus and brought it to me.  I read it a few times to her last night and at the exact same spot she closed the book and hopped down from my lap.  She only likes the first half of the book apparently.   It was amazing to see how she's grown up and changed just since July.  She is saying a lot more words and makes funny faces which remind us a lot of Braeden.  She remembered her best activity when she was here before.  She would go to the freezer and say, "Ice!" and pull on the handle until I opened it and gave her a cube.  She carried it around until she got too cold, then she'd hand it to Anna.  

Honestly, she could do anything and we would be entertained.

We FaceTimed with Braeden, but she didn't give him the time of day.  She was far too busy playing with dishes and pretending to eat plastic food.  After dinner, we went outside.  She loves the deck and ran from side to side saying, "Oh, wow!."

Mark took her on the trampoline and she was a FAN.  She'd start to get a little stressed out and go to her mom, then she'd say, "Again!" and reach for Mark.

Adam was taking a video of her and she got away and started running down the little hill toward the trampoline.  The most impressive part of the video was the trajectory that Anna took anticipating the whole thing and scooping her up just in time.

She's got Mom Powers!

As much as we loved seeing QE, it was great to spend a little time with Anna too.  We love that girl and are so grateful that she and Braeden are married.  My heart swells with love for their whole family.