On Valentine's Day, Kevin's brother Brian and his wife Rachel came to visit.  We were especially excited, because it had been so long since we had seen them that they had never even met Derek.  Lily was especially excited, and evendanced around and  serenaded people while we waited at the airport.

Brian & Rachel's Visit 2-14-09 to 2-17-12
We had such a great weekend with them!  Lily was completely taken in by Brian's magic tricks, and truly believes that he is magic.  How else could he put his giant dime through her ear?  The first night was spent talking and playing Guitar Hero, and just relaxing.

Sunday was fun.  I got to take Rachel with me to Young Women's, and the girls were so funny trying to figure out how she is my sister-in-law, even though her husband is my brother-in-law.  I think we explained it four or five times :).  After church, Rachel helped me make her AMAZING cheesecake – so good!!  I wish I had take a picture.  It tasted divine.  That night we played more games and just talked and talked.

Monday was our tourist day.  I spent the morning taking portraits at the beach, and so they all met up with me there.  Unfortunately there was a cold snap and we FROZE!  It was more of, "Here is the ocean, let's get back in the car."  We did stop at the lighthouse, and even climbed all the stairs.  My legs were wobbly by the time I was done, but at least I didn't have to carry Derek like the first time I went :).

Brian & Rachel's Visit 2-14-09 to 2-17-10
Then we drove them through Bonaventure Cemetery (if you come to Savannah, you have to go there), and then went to lunch at The Pirate House.  It was an actual pirate hangout in the 1700's, which was so cool.  And the kid's menus turned into a hat with all the fixin's – Lily especially loved it.

Brian & Rachel's Visit 2-14-09 to 2-17-11
Later that evening, after we all had a chance to relax, we met up again to go swimming in their hotel pool.  The kids loved it, and even got to show off a little of what they are learning at swimming lessons :).

Brian & Rachel's Visit 2-14-09 to 2-17-09
We had such a wonderful time with them and were so happy they were able to come!!

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3 responses to “Playing with Brian & Rachel”

  1. Saundra Avatar
    Saundra

    Fun fun! I love it when family visits. It’s time to do all sorts of things that you might not normally do!

  2. Maddy Avatar

    I’m always jealous that you have so much family come visit you, but then I tell myself it’s just because you have more family than me ;D

  3. Rachel Avatar

    What a fun time! Glad you got to see some family.
    PS: I saw your mom and sister while I was home – didn’t get a chance to talk – but it made me think of you. I hope you can get to Idaho this summer.

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