Over the river...

and through some gorgeous woods...we've been spending Spring Break at Grandma and Grandpa's home.  We call them "Oma" and Opa".

And it's really a cabin-esque house they built in the sprawling hills of Arkansas that sits right on the river.  So we literally went over the river and through the woods.  And can I tell you?  It's so peaceful here.  My Lord.

Anton's sister lives close by with her husband and two kids, so we've been spending lots of time just hanging around...with lots of kisses and baby hugs...and baby toes to adore...

And Anton's been where he feels most comfortable...La Kitchen of La Cabin in La Woods

...and feeding us some amazing meals, so between he and his mother (the former caterer - GASP!)  let's just say we're well fed up here in the mountains.

Quint is having a ball with his cousins and his Auntie...

 

 

and a certain adorable little girl cousin had the pleasure of announcing to the entire family upon meeting Keira "WHEW!  I finally have a girl cousin..."

 ...and of course, there is the Quality Time between a little boy and the Daddy who he parts with far too much during the school year

It's just good to be here and to be resting a bit.  We're cocooned in the Ozarks and loving it. And let's admit it - who doesn't love to see their kids covered in smooches and squeezes all day by adoring family members?  Who doesn't?

Frankly, I'm just happy to be surrounded by girls and adult conversation...

The best part of it all besides the good company, good food, and amazing scenery all day?  After the kids go to bed it's a game of cards for the girls, dessert, and a steamy cup of coffee...decaf of course.  We mountain people still need our beauty rest...

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