A Visit From Tony

In June, my brother Tony came for a visit.  What was originally supposed to be a 2.5 week visit ended up being a short week long visit.  Due to some miscommunication between the  moving crew and the Air Force my brother wasn't able to leave as soon as he had planned.   He was moving from Idaho to England so that him and Magda could finally be together again-it had been a whole nine months since they last saw each other! But he did finally make it home and we did get to spend some time with him-not as much as we wanted but a few days anyway.

We actually left to go to my parents on a Sunday morning because we had rented a cabin with some friends over the weekend.  So we made up to my parents around noon.  My brother was there and so was my sister's family.  Elsie LOVED throwing the ball for Ole (one of my brother's dogs).  She wasn't used to a dog that would chase a ball!

Grandpa and his Girls!

Back in May 2012, we bought these breast cancer shirts that say "Grandma is my Hero".  Well we dug them out again and I found a different shirt for Elsie that says "Peace, Love, Grandma" featuring the pink ribbon so we decided to get a shot with all three girls this time.  We did our best with the three girls.  Allie did really well but between Elsie and Piper it was hard to get them both happy at the same time :)  I do have to say Elsie was the biggest challenge.  

This was the best one of the three girls-well lets be honest...it was one of the only ones where all three girls were together :)

After that it was time to get some more group pictures since we only get this opportunity once a year.  

I just love these girls!

We also had both my Grandmas there so we were able to get some pictures with them too!

The whole clan

I just had to show one of Elsie throwing one of her many fits that day

My sister got four generation pics with both the Grandmas.  I did not get any because Elsie just wasn't cooperating.  Hopefully another time...

Tony with Lena and Ole

That night we just relaxed played some cards and had some drinks.  It was a pretty enjoyable night.  Here are some pics from the following day...

Watch out Allie...Here comes Elsie

Such Serious Girls

And finally, Uncle Tony with his nieces.  It was sad to say goodbye but I know he will be SO much happier with Magda.  I can't believe the next time we will probably see him is when we go to visit next summer for his and Magda's wedding-which I can not wait for!!!