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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Cousin Time


Chris, Jeff holding Evan,
Amelia, and Laurel


Amelia and Laurel

What do I say about these pictures? That I am excited that Chris got to spend an evening with Jeff, Heather, Laurel, Amelia, and Evan? Well, I am. Do I say that I'm jealous that he got to spend an evening with them, and I didn't? Because I am. Do I say that I miss all of the people in these pictures? Because I do!

Jeff, Heather, Laurel, Amelia, and Evan graciously came down to San Francisco last night to have dinner with Chris. They ate at Umbria,
a great restaurant near where Chris' conference is going on; and afterwards they went on a walk. Chris thoroughly enjoyed the time with them, and they treated him like royalty. He loved the kids and their antics. He got to discuss Cars with Evan and observe the changes in the girls since Summer 2006. I am so thankful for our friendship that transcends the fact that we are related. And that they want to get together even when I can't be there. I still haven't gotten over the fact that Chris got to meet Laurel before me one of the last times he was in San Francisco for a conference. But I just need to get over myself, since she's seven now!

Thank you, Jeff and Heather, for taking such good care of my hubby while he's away! Thank you for your love and sacrifice of time for us. Because really, anything you do for Chris, you are ultimately doing for our whole family! :) I love and miss you terribly!

P.S. I alluded to it in the title, but for those that missed it: Heather is my cousin. Sorry for the confusion.
posted by Robin Hayes, 6:18 PM

2 Comments:

What cute little girls! I love my cousins, too. But I don't think Brett would visit them without me, so YOU are a lucky family!
commented by Blogger Ann-Marie, 3:03 PM  
Yes, we are lucky. I think it's great to be more than related - to be friends is definitely the icing on the cake. Just because you're related to someone doesn't guarantee that you will have a relationSHIP with them. With Jeff and Heather, we definitely have BOTH! And that's a blessing!
commented by Blogger Robin Hayes, 3:25 PM  

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