Fun start to the new year!

Gi Gi, Granddad, and Uncle Jon came to see us all on New Year's Day. Richie made the most delicious New Year's dinner I can recall--the traditional black eyed peas, fresh mixed greens (mustard greens, collard greens, and turnip greens...yum!), salmon croquettes, cornbread, and sweet tea. It was a delicious way to kick off 2009. Friday, the boys had an archery 'competition' in our backyard during the afternoon, and then Jeremy made his famous seafood gumbo for dinner. It was deeeeelicous! Gi Gi and Granddad asked if Owen could come spend a few days in South Carolina. So we packed up a bag, and they were on their way that Saturday. Owen spent 5 nights in Anderson, and judging by the pictures he brought home on his Christmas camera, he had a blast...

The trampoline is always a big hit!

Looks like Uncle Bob is giving Owen some Superhero pointers!

Uh-oh...Uncle Steve gets 'webbed' by Spiderman Owen

Uncle Jon (a.k.a. Jon Jon) reading to his mini-me

Granddad giving Owen a massage...

...and Owen returning the favor!

Sweet Cousin Preston showing Owen his bird book

Owen eating some ice cream with Papa!

One funny story Gi Gi shared with us happened last Sunday after church. ECF, the church that Mr. Richard planted and pastors, meets in a really cool building that used to be a Wal Mart--so it is HUGE! So huge that their children's group meets in an area that has an indoor McDonald's playground! Of course, Owen had so much fun. When it was time to go, he started rubbing his eyes. Aunt Carolyn asked him what was the matter and he told her, "My eyes are raining." :)

Thank you, Gi Gi, Granddad, and Uncle Jon, for such a fun visit! We love you!