Sunday, we met my parents at an orchard 30 minutes south of Milwaukee. Abe didn't seem quite as excited to see everyone as he usually is, and as we browsed our way through the shop, he grew more and more clingy toward me. We ordered some lunch and let Abe pick out a special drink, and I knew something was definitely wrong when he didn't become ecstatic over getting some grape soda pop (he loves soda and we very rarely buy it!). By the time we sat down to eat, he only wanted Mommy and just snuggled up against my chest. He was very hot and refused to eat anything. His illness unfortunately tainted the start of our time together, but after returning home, getting some medicine in his system, and resting for a while, he returned to his normal self for the remainder of the evening. We ordered pizza and just hung out at our place. Abe even got to go back to the hotel with Grandma, Papa, Aubrey, and Andi to swim and spend the night!
The next day, we had arranged to take a family photo, complete with coordinating outfits and neat locations picked out! But when they came back over in the morning, Abe was feeing pretty lousy again. We agreed to just try and take the photo via self-timer in our living room, because a leisurely outdoor shoot just wasn't in the cards for Abe. I can definitely say it was the most hilarious attempt at a family photo that I have ever experienced! Family memories were made for sure! Eventually, Abe just fell asleep upright on my mom's lap, so our photo shoot was offically over. We ended up with some decent shots, though poor Abe looks completely dazed in every picture!
After a late lunch, we spent some time talking and laughing before they headed back home. I was so disappointed that Abe wasn't feeling well, but it was good to be together nonetheless!
A few days later, Ryan's parents and brother Alex came up to visit. Abe was over his flu bug (which lasted just 24 hours), but by then the whole family had gotten nasty colds, myself the worst. What perfect timing! It always amazes me how I forget what a blessing it is to be able to breathe and swallow without discomfort until I'm struck down by a cold. Still, we had a wonderful time with his family as well.
We did some Christmas shopping, ate good food, and just spent time talking with one another. Sunday afternoon, we headed down to the lakefront to take a few pictures, and though it was brisk and windy, it was beautiful! Afterward we had brunch at Mader's, a historic German restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. Eating there is on the "Top 100 Things to do in Milwaukee" list, so I guess we can check that one off! It was very good!
Just a few photos of their stay:
Uncle Alex and Charlie:
Nana and Abe:
At the Wisconsin Cheese Mart:
We are so blessed by our families and love each one so much. Now, just a few more weeks until Christmas when we're reunited again!
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