Sunday, August 31, 2008

Making Company Feel Really Welcome

My friend from high school, Kate, and her husband Mark and twins Charlie and Maddie (17 months) were in town this weekend visiting Mark's family. (How awesome is it that a Chicago friend married an Ankeny guy?) They came over this afternoon to hang out for a bit and my kids were intent on making everyone feel as welcome as can be.

exhibit #1- Catie immediately hugged Kate and asked Kate to hold her. She also felt so comfortable with Kate that she dipped her chip in Kate's drink.

exhibit #2- Catie wasted no time hugging Maddie and lifting Maddie's shirt so she could look at her belly.

exhibit #3- Catie gave Charlie a little kiss when prompted. Charlie though he could probably get more than that, so he went in for several more very open-mouthed smackers.

exhibit #4- Catie shared her toothbrush with both Maddie and Charlie.

exhibit #5- As Kate and Mark and kids were heading out, Will told Mark he sure wished they could live with us.

1 comment:

Kate said...

We had a great time visiting with you guys! Your kids are adorable and so funny! Looking forward to the next IA trip so we can hang out again!!!
PS-I think Charlie is going through Catie withdrawl...he hasn't kissed anyone like that before! Watch out boys-Charlie is calling dibs already! :)