We met the Tylutki's and Abuela Isa in North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend. It was a really great family vacation, and well worth the long drive to get there! It was wonderful seeing everyone, especially since the Tylutki's had not seen Owen or Benjamin since November.
Unfortunately, little Benjamin woke up the morning of our trip with a fever, and felt puny the entire weekend. Bless his heart. The little guy just can't catch a break. If you remember, the last time we saw them, at Thanksgiving, Benjamin was sick then too. One of these days, they'll get to love on a happy and healthy baby!
But, despite Benjamin being sick, we loved spending time with the familia. We rented a great house in a community called Bear Lake Reserve, which is near Cashiers and Sylva, North Carolina, right in the middle of the Great Smoky Mountains. The weather was beautiful, and the scenery was breathtaking.
As soon as Noah and Grace arrived, Owen was in heaven. He spent every second with the two of them, playing and laughing, and enjoying time with his primos. As usual, Gracie was so, so helpful with both of the boys. She read to them, played with them, changed Benjamin's diaper (ha ha!), and sang to him when he was sick. She's such a sweetie!
And, it was really special to spend time with Susan, Mark and Abuela Isa. Even though we talk almost daily, and skype often, there's nothing like waking up in the same house together!
And, there's nothing better than a grandmother with ALL of her grandkids together.
The community not only had great views, but also had ponds to fish in, hiking trails, and an awesome set of pools and hot tubs. We had a blast!
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| Daddy and Owen fishing. Owen caught tons of fish! |
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| Noah, Grace, Susan and Mark |
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| Noah and his Tito Louie - it doesn't matter where we are, Noah is just thrilled to be with his godfather! |
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| In front of the pool, overlooking the lake |
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| The four grandkids - Noah, Benjamin, Grace and Owen - sitting on the edge of the pool |
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| Another family picture! |
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| Swimming in the pool |
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| And, Abuela Isa was happy as ever to sit on the sidelines, holding Benjamin, and watch all of us play |
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| When Benjamin got tired, she took him inside the clubhouse, let him nap in her arms, and watched us through the windows. God is good. :-) |
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| Most everyone went canoeing or kayaking in the lake. It was so fun to watch them from above! |
It was a wondeful weekend, and we can't wait to see the Michigan gang again in July!
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| Somehow, we never got a family picture of the four of us, so this one will have to do. |
Love, the Savannah gang
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