Complete

The Biag family was complete this weekend as Jon, Jo and the kids were in Chicago. It was a whirlwind tour as all Biag reunions are. Trying to fit in as much love and fun as possible before the flight departs and we have to wait months to see each other again. When they are in town the family really feels complete. As the visit draws to a close, we realize that the next time we see them more milestones will have passed. Dean will have grown even more, he may be sitting on his own and breaking more hearts with those dimples. Allyn will have more to say (in both English and Spanish), will have the most interesting insights and ideas and will be growing into her size 18-24 month clothes. When Allyn and Dean are in town, it's as if our kids have come home. And Jon and Jo aren't so shabby either. They even agreed to watch all four children so that Jerry and I could celebrate our anniversary. And with Ella and her oh-so-intricate bed-time routine coupled with Vivian's evening needs (she must be worn and mobile at all times)...we knew that our brother and sister were equal parts generous and insane.
So we ate and played and laughed and took pictures. We made smores, wore in the sandbox and toasted togetherness. We even managed to throw in a baptism. As they prepare to board a plane to Boston later today we say goodbye once again. Already counting the days until their next visit. Love you guys!
*Note to Self: Must teach Ella how to properly hold baby sister.
*Note to Readers: Vivian quickly regained consciousness after some brief resucitation.