Last weekend, we went to Massachusetts for Sapphie's big introduction to the Kouri family. It was quite a big weekend! On Friday, she met Aunt Maryann. We had a very relaxing evening and a wonderful dinner - Kristen and Liz made a shrimp pasta with a kick and we had some great wine to go with it. The dogs had a huge wrestling match (well, Winston and Cabot did; Cooper just sat and watched), and then we all went to bed.
On Saturday, she met the Egan clan and played with all of the kids. I love going to the Egan's house. There's something about it that always makes me feel so relaxed. They are really great hosts - the fire is always crackling, the music playing, and their home is so homey and cozy. Jennifer and Jim always put on an amazing meal and make it seem so stress-free. Just relax and enjoy the wine, the fire, and the great company. I certainly did! John is 10 now. I can't believe it! I remember when he was little...not much older than Sapphie actually. He was quite the character. An adorable baby and a mean little toddler. He loved to pinch and bite until you showed an amazing reaction! Well now he's a big boy, and chose a very sophisticated menu for his birthday dinner - flank steak, Jim's famous Italian risotto, salad, and bread. Oh and of course a birthday cake with some downhill skiiers on the top. What a meal! Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures to share...we forgot our camera. Andrew took a bunch though, so maybe I'll get some from him. We all went home stuffed, happy, and exhausted.
Sunday was another big day! Liz put on one of her amazing lunches and had the Milmoe's over, along with Grandpa Kouri. Liz made a wonderful whole wheat pasta dish with a nice salad, and she had the most beautiful cupcakes made for Sapphie! Chocolate and vanilla, with yummy frosting and a big S on top. They were to die for. We saw Michael, who looks better every time we visit, and also Matt - Meaghan's new man. We loved him! He's a keeper for sure...great personality and good looking too. He wanted to hold Sapphie, I could tell, and finally got his chance at the end of lunch when everyone had finished holding her. It was cute.
My favorite part was when Grandpa Kouri was holding Sapphie. It was so amazing to watch - she just kept staring at him, then laugh, stick her tongue out, and kick her little feet. He was totally enamoured with her. What a special weekend! Here are my favorite pics:
With her auntie Kiki
With her Great-Grandpa Kouri
With Michael. I love this picture.
With her mummy.And here are a BUNCH more!
2 comments:
We have so enjoyed reading about your trip to the Massachussetts gang. What a lovely weekend, and those cupcakes are simply beautiful! And the roses! So many lovely piccies, specially of Michael and Grampa Kouri. Thanks for this blog! x
I love all these pictures! The ones of Grandpa Kouri and Michael, especially, made me a little teary-eyed. And Auntie Kristen is looking very motherly. Bravo! xoxo
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