Coco, Auntie Mei-Mei & Benji

Coco, Auntie Mei-Mei & Benji by Sari

June 24, 2011, 12:06 am
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Settling in & Some Water Fun

We were SO excited when we found out that my mom (Coco) my sister (Meili) and her boy (Benji) were coming for a visit! Originally it was just going to be Meili and Benji but a turn of events in Meili’s life made it so that my mom came too! See, Meili’s husband Matt got a job in SC so they moved from Dallas to Anderson, SC in a span of just a few weeks! They packed up and moved out there, so instead of flying from Dallas (Meili already had her ticket!) she drove down with my mom, who made a trip to help Mei move in to her new place, for a few days! We played with the kiddos, went to the beach, the pool and relaxed at home because the smoke from the fires invaded Jacksonville during their visit.

Witt was so excited when I told him who was coming! We started preparing a few days in advance, getting beds and towels ready. And getting Benji’s high chair ready – so when it was breakfast, and time for Benji to finally sit next to Witt, Witt was so happy!
(They were here the week of the 12th and Witt is still calling the extra chair “Benji’s Highchair”)

Breakfast with my cousin!

"ABC's Benji ABC's!"and a little dancing!

Meili and Benji =) It was Benji's first trip to the ocean!

Witt's showing Benji the ropes!

"Beeeeeech! Yaaaaaay!"

Helen's new set-up at the pool. I am actually able to get in with Witt again! I thank the Lord for the swing =)

Benji, Witt, Me and Coco - enjoying the cool water!

Coco and WittWitt

Photoshoot!I was excited for Mei and Mom to come because of the artistic collaboration we could have! I had an idea of what I wanted to do for Helen’s “newborn” pics and knew that it would come to reality with their help. Due to the smoke we weren’t able to be outside for too long so we did it just outside our back door instead of heading to the beach, which was my original plan. But I’m really happy with how it all turned out!In order to create the “bed” that she was going to lay on we had to go on a little scavanger hunt. Just behind our complex is a bit of land with some of the natural foliage so Meili, the boys and I headed out there while Mom stayed back in the apartment with Helen.

Pit stop to see the cool fire hydrant!

Benji having fun exploring!

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Our model, getting ready The hair clip was a gift from Meili =) from my most favorite store - Anthropologie! So Helen is now a fashionable little lady