reconnecting

My cousin was here for a couple of days this week. It was such a great chance to catch up after so many years. Growing up we spent so much time together and were very close, but then life just got busy I guess. And the distance didn't help. In the last 13 years we have sadly only seen each other at our weddings. So this was a great opportunity to get reaquainted. What a treat that it was so easy. As if we'd never lost touch.

She was so thoughtful and carried an entire medium-sized rolling suitcase full of goodies. Seriously. No exaggeration. Pop Tarts galore (iced for me, uniced for Jeremy), pounds and pounds of grits, lots of licorice, and plenty of Reese Cups. Oh yeah, and 4 bottles of chipotle hot sauce. Not to mention gorgeous gifts for Quincy. She even knitted me a really cool purse. We definitely didn't deserve such generosity, but we'll certainly enjoy it nonetheless!

Plus, as you can tell, she is fabulous with babies. Once again a welcome additional pair of arms.

A great visit! Short, sweet, but freezing cold!