We love good friends

This past weekend we were able to go and visit some friends in North West Indiana that Neil knows from his mission. We love going to visit with them because they just make us feel so good. We were able to visit with Denise and she lives right next to her grandson, Aaron, who is four years old. Aaron was so cute with both Eliza and Brendan. He keeps on telling his mom that he wants a little baby, but so far hasn't been able to convince her! So for right now, we'll just have to keep on visiting a lot so that he can get his "baby fix" :)

The first day that we were there, Aaron and Brendan played outside all day long. I think that we are going to have to invest some money into a swing set one of these days...one with a slide so that Brendan will keep himself occupied going up and down the slide. After a long day's work digging holes in the gravel driveway with screw-drivers and hammers, talking in the garden, and sliding, they had to sit down and unwind to nothing else but Toy Story. Any other child would fall asleep during the movie because they had had a long day, but not Brendan. He watched the whole thing...even when we were in the other room for most of the movie. I kept on going in to check on him to see if he had magically fallen asleep, but nope! He was quoting the movie, dancing and singing to all of the songs and waiting for Woody to say, "Ah-hah, Ah-hah!" I think our kid is going to fit in just right at the kitchen table at Grandma and Grandpa Erickson's house when they start quoting movies! He isn't even 2 yet, but Toy Story and Shrek can keep his attention. Anyway, Aaron laid down on the bed to start the movie and put his hands under his chin to hold his head up. This was something Brendan wanted to join in on. So he laid down next to Aaron and tried to figure out how to put his hands the exact same way so that his head would be supported. It was so cute to watch him watch Aaron. This is why we love good friends.


And of particular note, Eliza is becoming quite the balancer. She is following in her brother's footsteps and standing on daddy's hand. She gets such a kick out of it. We had to show off her talents to everyone there. I have to say that Dad is pretty proud of his kids when they perform this amazing feat! Thanks for letting us come and visit. It was fun to see everyone and we hope to see you all again soon.