We have been waiting for what seems like forever for Auntie Dessa to come and visit. That's not to say that she hasn't attempted to come. She was scheduled to come a couple weeks after Quincey was born but COVID-19 put a halt to that real quick. But, FINALLY they were able to come visit.
I was sooo looking forward to her getting here. I was really excited to get my first opportunity to host my big sister. For years and years, I have traveled to her place to spoil her little ones and visit her so I was eager for the tables to be turned.
They arrived on my birthday which made the day even more special. Dessa's best gift... A back rub like mom used to give us. WOW! It felt amazing. I couldn't get enough of it.
She also came baring gifts for Quincey. She got her a tent and a tricycle. She is so good at gifts! Quincey loved both and plays with them every day.
We went to the neighborhood park a few times which all the kids loved. It was beautiful weather the whole time they were here. Look at Sophia in the background- shorts and a tshirt and she complained about how hot she still was. That girl was definitely born and raised in Jackson Hole. Anything above freezing and she's sweating!
And the boys spent quite a bit of time in the hot tub together. Asher, in particular, thought it was pretty cool that we have a hot tub in our house with a tv right there so, they decided to watch the weekly Mandalorian in the hot tub and Asher crawled right back in the next morning as well.
The last afternoon, Joe made a fire outback and we made smores. I offered to roast Dessa a marshmallow but she said that she would have to do it herself to make sure it was done right. I went out there to snap a picture of them all and within the time it took for them to take the picture, Dessa's marshmallow had caught on fire. She screamed louder than I think I have ever heard her scream. It was hilarious! Check out the progression of these photos... all is well, and then, POOF! There goes the marshmallow!
Quincey was so spoiled with love and attention. It was so amazing having them here.
The only complaint I have... the visit was too short! How I loved having her here! Home really feels like home when a little slice of "home" comes to visit. And, having my Reimer babies under foot just makes everything perfect. On that note, I am so glad Quincey has those kids as examples. They are so well behaved. Quincey loved watching them play. It was her first time she has spent a good amount of time around other kids so she was just soaking it in and, there's no better, well behaved, polite, thoughtful kids for her to be around. One time Quincey bonked herself and was crying and Asher set aside what he was doing and sought her out to make sure she was okay and comfort her. Melted my heart!
I was so glad that my big sister got to come visit me. It was really important to me that she is proud of me and I think she was. I absolutely loved hosting them, loved spending time with them, and loved sharing Quincey with them.
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