Dean's Birthday Weekend

My cousin Dean, who lives in Washington, is doing a twelve week internship with Yahoo in Sunnyvale. It's his birthday on Tuesday so he came to spend the long weekend with us. He just left...and we want him to come back.

Lake Day, check.
 BBQ Nights, check.
Chocolate cake, check.

It would have only been better with the rest of the family here too. Love you Deano.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Family Visit: Part 1

We've been having a great time with my cousin Lauren and Auntie Elaine (my middle name :) ). They are visiting from Washington and I'm so excited the weather is warming up for them. I tried to just post a couple pictures from this weekend but my Picasa isn't posting them...so, obviously that means I should make a movie with a ton more.

We can't wait for Uncle Ken to make it here later this week! Would have been even better with Deano, David, Michael, and Blano. And really, all the rest of the Blanchards and cousins.

p.s. isn't my cousin Lauren the CUTEST girl? she is that pretty on the inside too...love you Lauren Lily.

Family Visit

Wonderful hospitality and wine tasting at Chateau Margene

Babies entertained on the patio by Grandma and cousins- thank you!

Deano and Maxwell

Max and Ella's first night out to dinner

Maxwell and big cousin Lauren

Auntie and Mom

Maxwell and Ella brought us our family from Seattle. The Benvenistes spent part of their spring break meeting the babies and spoiling us with their company. I felt like a grown up again with adult company- going out to a yummy dinner and even an afternoon wine tasting. We had such a great time and can't wait until this summer when we get to spend more time together and see the rest of our Washington family...we miss you all and think about you lots.