Our family decided to visit Florida before taking the hop across the pond. We hadn't been to see all of my husband's family since before Tessa was born and thought it would be easier to stop through on the way. Easy? This brilliant plan involved us being without an actual home, or car, or much of anything for an additional few weeks, and meant bringing clothes suitable for Florida weather in addition to England weather, not to mention the Christmas gifts and plenty of school work as Sophia ended up missing a few weeks of school. However, it was great for all of us to see Chuckolate's family and spend some time visiting.
We spent most of our days driving around town, stopping in to visit as many people as we had time for before Tessa became too tired and cranky. One night we went out to dinner with several family members. I worried about Tessa being a grouch (What? A three year old cranky when stuck in a restaurant after spending the day being told to be good, be quiet, don't touch? No way!) However, she fell fast asleep on the way there and spent the first half of dinner snoozing on my lap! When she finally woke up, she ate a little and was quite pleasant! My left arm was numb for the next few days, but I was more than willing to sacrifice a limb for a peaceful dinner.
Chuck's mother, Janice, with two of her sisters, Joyce and Virginia.
Everyone at dinner.
Tessa's new friend, Maureen.
Maureen and Turtle
Uncle Larry and Aunt Virginia
Cousin Ax and his wife Jeannette
cousin Ax with his mom, Virginia
the sisters again
Everyone at dinner.Tessa's new friend, Maureen.Maureen and TurtleUncle Larry and Aunt VirginiaCousin Ax and his wife Jeannettecousin Ax with his mom, Virginiathe sisters againOn another night, we picked up Chuck's son Ryan, his sister Layla, and Chuck's mom and then we all went out to dinner.
the kids posing for a picture
the kids together again
all of us
Chuck and his mom
Sophia making a funny face and Layla smiling at her
Tessa with a BIG grin
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