The Schleicher side
The Walquist side
Because our family group now contains 3 infants and one 3-year-old, most of what we did together was hold babies and play with Ian (my, how family gatherings change in a hurry!). However, we were able to fit in a few other fun activities as well. First of all, no Schleicher or Walquist gathering occurs without eating some great food! Jason was our grill-master for the week.
We made some yummy s'mores-- with HUGE marshmallows-- for dessert. The s'mores were especially a big hit with Ian, and were forever afterwards referred to as "fluff."
We also made a getaway to a local park, where the ladies took the youngest Schleicher boys for a walk. This was Amy's first official walk with her twins. She LOVES her double snap n' go stroller recommended to her by her expert mother-of-twins cousin. (Thanks, Becky!)
Little Cody, however, wasn't quite so sure what he thought of the stroller yet...
Kim and Grandma took turns walking little Ryan in his stroller.
Meanwhile, the older Schleicher boys were battling it out nearby in a game of doubles tennis.
Part of the reason the guys played tennis together was to help Jason and Dad S. prepare for their big doubles tennis matches in the Big Sky State Games. Team Schleicher played excellently and came home with a third place bronze medal! (Do we need to mention that there were only three teams playing...?) Congratulations, guys!
Kim and Amy took some time to make through-the-mail shower invitations for Sarah in honor of Baby Walquist. Both twins were needing some attention, so Cody & Jaden got in on the action of card-making, too.
We decided to continue a long-standing Sylvester family (Amy's mom's side) tradition by taking "cousin line-up" pictures. The Sylvester cousins took these pictures at every family gathering, with all the cousins lining up in age order. So... here are our first attempts at a Schleicher cousin picture.
Attempt #1: Ian and Ryan look great, but Jaden isn't happy with his position as 3rd oldest cousin. Also, the pillows are a bit too large, separating poor Cody on the end too much. Doesn't he look a bit left out?
Attempt #2: Ian is the only one who knows where the camera is, and the twins aren't very pleased to be sharing a pillow.
Attempt #3: Nice idea to try the photo shoot outside, but apparently, the sun was way too bright for everyone.
Attempt #4: Seemingly the most successful photo, with pleasant faces all around (thanks to a vacuum cleaner running in the background!). Unfortunately, we forgot the age order. Maybe next time.... :)
Amidst all the hussle/bustle of a busy family get-together, Daddy & Mommy made sure to set aside special time with their boys.
We love our family time! Thanks for all the Billings memories. We're already looking forward to the next Schleicher & Walquist gatherings.
So glad you love the Double Snap and Go. It's really a life saver! I kept it in my trunk and would run errands with it. I just piled stuff in the bottom basket while shopping. I actually didn't mind shopping when they were that early with the stroller.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time!
Do you have a Moby wrap? I bought one because it says that you can hold two babies at one time in the wrap. I didn't have one earlier enough to try that but that might be helpful too!
Yes, my dear sister bought me a Moby Wrap for my birthday this summer. I love it!! I haven't yet tried the twin hold... it'll be worth a try while their combined weights are still something I can handle.
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