Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Family Reunion, 2009

We recently got back from our annual family reunion in Pigeon Forge, TN and, as usual, we had a blast! Our house was sitting on top of a mountain and we had a pool, so it was paradise, taking in the view, while sitting poolside with some of the best people on earth. It was so relaxing and we didn't do much of anything, other than swim and hang out. Some of us golfed one day and we made it into town to have lunch and go shopping, but other that that, we just hung out and enjoyed everyone's company. Jackson's cousin Luke, who is one, was there the whole week and the two boys had a ball. They even learned how to share (with lots of coaxing) by the end of the week. His other cousins, Abby and Ashley were there for part of the week and they had a ball playing, too. Ashley is 3 months old and every time she cried, Jackson got really concerned. I think he's going to be a great big brother. Also, Jackson had a huge milestone while we were on vacation - he slept in a big boy bed! He's completely outgrown his pack 'n play and obviously we couldn't bring his crib, so we set him up on a futon, held our breaths and were pleasantly surprised at how easily he adapted! Sleep was a non-issue, which is always a relief when you are on vacation, and he was rewarded for his big boy behavior with the Cozy Coupe car! It was a great week and we are already looking forward to next year.

Playing in the pool with Gumpa.

Out to lunch with Luke and the whole family.
Jackson and Gumpa
Aunt Jan teaching Jackson to "show us your muscles"!
Riding in his new wheels after sleeping in his big boy bed!
Enjoying lunch poolside.



The view from our pool.

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