I first heard about Martin Hill's (Haley's grandfather, her mom Laura's dad) pig pickin' birthday bash one year ago when I went with Haley and her mom to one of her doctor appointments. If we were comfortable with it, her mom was hoping that our family would be able to attend the 2011 bash so that everyone could meet Luke, his mommy and daddy, and his brothers and sister.
The relationship we have with Haley and her family has been very comfortable. They are all wonderfully accepting of us, fully recognize us as Luke's mom and dad, and preface and end everything they say with "If that's alright with you." We don't have frequent contact, but when we do, we are treated with the utmost respect for our privacy.
We were truly looking forward to Mr. Hill's birthday party! The planets aligned and our whole family was able to attend. There were more people there than I expected -- lots of friends and family -- and on every account we were treated with great kindness.
Little Lukey was pretty overwhelmed with the whole shindig and cried the most he ever has. I felt horrible about that, but everyone was very understanding. Nearly every face was a new face, and they all wanted to fuss over him! To compound the issue, the little guy hadn't had a nap. The world is very dark place when one doesn't get their nap! With the exception of Luke being grumpy, the afternoon went wonderfully well. On our way home, the kids gave their ultimate endorsement by exclaiming, "Cool family!"
That's a pig cookin' on there with some chicken on the side for those who don't like pork. The meat was delicious, but that pig cookin' on the grill was a bit creepy . . . .
Brian Hill (Laura's brother), Martin Hill (Laura's dad) and Paul Hill, (Laura's cousin)
The relationship we have with Haley and her family has been very comfortable. They are all wonderfully accepting of us, fully recognize us as Luke's mom and dad, and preface and end everything they say with "If that's alright with you." We don't have frequent contact, but when we do, we are treated with the utmost respect for our privacy.
We were truly looking forward to Mr. Hill's birthday party! The planets aligned and our whole family was able to attend. There were more people there than I expected -- lots of friends and family -- and on every account we were treated with great kindness.
Little Lukey was pretty overwhelmed with the whole shindig and cried the most he ever has. I felt horrible about that, but everyone was very understanding. Nearly every face was a new face, and they all wanted to fuss over him! To compound the issue, the little guy hadn't had a nap. The world is very dark place when one doesn't get their nap! With the exception of Luke being grumpy, the afternoon went wonderfully well. On our way home, the kids gave their ultimate endorsement by exclaiming, "Cool family!"
Lukey britches doesn't like the heat, so we spent all of our time inside.
Playing with a cousin
Haley's aunts and mom were so sweet to bring gifts for Luke!
Haley holding a shirt (that has an adorable pair of shorts to go with it) from GG
Haley with aunts and cousins from her dad's side - Aunt Kim (right) and Aunt Jenny (left) with her triplets - Duncan, Will and Ellie
A five generation picture - Anna Mary Hill, Martin Hill, Laura Hill Glenn, Haley and Luke
They were all insistent that I get in the picture with them. Oh dear - Luke was at his limit by this time!
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