Friday, October 19, 2007

the Howell's, the Zoo, and the Shower

Nate and Brittany (my sister and husband) brought Sophie to town last week to show her off and so we could throw them a baby shower. It was so much fun to have them here, to spend time as family and as sisters, and to have all three of our kids play together (although at this point, the playing consists of Hazel poking Sophie's eye out and Miles getting bugged that Hazel steals all his toys. Still, it's entertaining for us!) The week was busy with family dinners, parties, the zoo and the baby shower. We were so sad to see them leave, but we just keep focusing on Christmas when they'll be here again! Here are some pictures from the week:

FAMILY FUN

the sisters and our babies


Sophie's feet compared to The Giant's feet (aka my dad)


the husbands were kind enough to take the kids home so we could ooh & ahh over Sophie with our mom and sissies


this is what happens if you leave Nate alone with his daughter


Hazel showing off her mad skills to Sophie and Grandpa


THE ZOO

the Koplin gang


is this child abuse?


the only animal Hazel responded to was the Wart-hog. Only my child...


THE SHOWER

Mom and sissies with pseudo sister Jess (Lake-Floor-Stonebraker) :), Sophie and Hazel


sisters and beautiful Sophie


Hazel playing with my Grandma Tippets


Britt, Sophie, my cousin Kristen, and my Grandma Koplin


We had about 18 people at the shower, but unfortunately didn't get a group picture, and I don't have pictures of everyone, so sorry to all those not shown! Thanks to everyone who made the shower so wonderful!

What a fun week! Hey Howell's- can you come back tomorrow?

3 comments:

Brittany said...

Tomorrow? We'll see what we can do...

Thanks again for the shower!!! It was so fun, as was the rest of the trip. Sophie can't stop talking about how much fun Hazel was! :)

Barb said...

What fun!! Can I pause for a moment and say your hair is so long and beautiful! How can you have such a darling child and stay so foxy all the time?? You are amazing!

Anonymous said...

Seriously, she won't shut up about it... I'll buy you a friggin' pony if you will just change the subject to something I'm interested in, like Gisele Bundchen degreasing my oven (ah, an oldie, but a goodie).