More summer visitors!!

A few weeks ago we had even more very special visitors. Our friends Peter and Kara and their daughter Annalise drove up from DC. We were so excited to show them Philly and to just hang out for the weekend. It is has been such a treat to watch Annalise grow up over the past year. Each time we see her she's got more words, cuter expressions, new interests. We were warned ahead of this trip that she had taken special interest in our cats and would possibly be more excited to see them than us. We were totally fine with that. Within a few minutes of their arrival, Annalise sat next to me on the couch, rubbed my back and told me she loved me. Melted my heart.

Ben enjoyed reading his childhood books to her with "new bear".

She made waiting in line for this building fun. Note her cute purse.

She wanted me to take this picture of her.

Quick family photo before the room fills up with the tour! 

In the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed!

Prost!

Delicious German food with awesome friends.

Annalise took this one of Ben.

Playing with Lucy.

Lucy loved her new friend.

Peter helped Ben set up an air conditioning unit we are borrowing this summer. It has basically CHANGED. OUR. LIFE.

Someone else really loves the new A/C...or rather its box.

Thank you Peter and Kara for visiting Philly! We still had smiles on long after you left. We can't wait to help welcome the newest Barrett girl into the world! And thank you Annalise for all the hugs. We adore you.