Sudden trip to Mimi's

Dear Abigail,

Last week, or well, I guess maybe 2 weeks ago, anyway, at some point in the past, Mimi decided to come up with Pic-pic, who was doing a little work on our house. They stayed for a couple days and when it was time to leave, Mimi, surprise surprise, requested you join her for a couple days - because you hadn't spent any time with her at all recently - yeah right! But, because Mimi's rather convincing, and because Mommy and Daddy had a few last minute things to get ready for Kate, we let you go. So off you went with Mimi and Pic-pic and your first stop was at the lake!!!! You surprised Clara Lee by showing up, too! You guys went out on the water both Saturday and Sunday and apparently had a grand ole time! (maybe Aunt Ash-ash will send pictures - maybe...)

Sunday, you headed to Mimi's house where the two of you had a ball. One day Mimi took you and Clara Lee to Chuck E Cheese. Now, apparently you had tons of fun in the beginning. Which we do have a few pictures to prove it...

But, as time went by, you became more aware of the strange mouse dancing on the stage, and, per Mimi, just went "Monkey Joe" crazy when he popped out to dance. She said you had seen him before, but for some reason, this time it clicked that he was scary and you could not be put down. Mimi said she had to carry you and get Clara Lee to help carry the other stuff because there was no going back in Chuck E Cheese!!! Daddy warned us - he knew you would wig out. But we thought maybe, just maybe, because it wasn't actually real, that you'd be okay. Wrong - one point for your dad no doubt. We will no be visiting Mr. Chuck anytime soon...

Don't worry - your mind got off that random mouse soon enough because you all celebrated Pic-pics birthday!

And Aunt G and John Michael came to play one day...

And you even convinced everyone to go to the park!!!!

I picked you up Thursday morning and I think Mimi was a bit sad, to say the least. As if she's not going to see you (or any of her grandbabies) anytime soon!!! Nonetheless, you had a fun little visit with Mimi and soon enough she'll be back up here to see your new little sister!!!!