Memphis: Family

An added bonus of the Memphis wedding weekend was that Cort's sister, Cindy, lives in Memphis! So we were able to spend a lot of time hanging out with family that we rarely see.

Cindy and her husband, Chris, were great hosts to our whole crew, plus some. Because on Saturday, her two kids and their families came in as well. (Her kids -- our nephews -- are just a few years younger than us, each with three kids of their own.) And Gramma was there as well.

On Saturday, we had 9 adults and 10 kids -- ages 12, 12, 9, 7, 7, 4, 4, 4, 2, and almost 1. At least, I think I got that right.

Thank goodness Aunt Cindy also has a swimming pool! And a really great playroom upstairs! Our kids spent 90% of their time in the pool. Will and Helen had fun with Evelyn and AJ, who are near their age. And Charlie and Joe were over the moon playing Cody, the only other boy (besides baby Simon), who was almost twice their age but was great to them.

I didn't grow up with gobs of cousins. My kids have them, but they are so far away (and many of them much older). It was so great to be able to get together. Hopefully it won't take a wedding to do it again.

Back row - AJ, Catelyn, Cody, Abby

Front row - Evelyn (too tired!), Helen, Joe, Charlie, Will
(Simon not present - he was napping)