Our good friends Maura and Ashley joined us for a walk in the woods with their dog Addie.

We got in some quality time with Meema before she went off to Florida.

And Cooper was so excited to see his Papa, he actually sat still for a whole book.

Oh, and then there were the gifts. So many great gifts. One in particular seemed to make an extra special connection with Avery. You can never underestimate the Princess Effect:

....and somehow TOMORROW is supposed to be the actual family gift exchange. I think there may have to be a Part II to this Part II.