They are back! Well... for a little bit...

Nikki, Sean and Derin are visiting us for the month for the holidays from Turkey. Unfortunately, Eko could not get off long enough to join them. We miss him big time and wish he could be with us too! It has been a long eight months for me, I have missed my sister deeply. It shocked me just how anxious I was to see her. Excited yes... But when it came time to watch for them at the gate on JFK, I felt like a crazy person. I couldn't wait... Then when we saw them the emotions just overwhelmed me. I had to quickly pull it together! Turns out Nikki was feeling the exact same way. We were standing hugging in the middle of a very busy walkway where many other families were waiting to hug and greet their loved ones. We were definitely those obnoxiously clueless and unaware people who don't notice others for a few minutes...Oops...

Not being with Nikki and Eko during the end of her pregnancy, labor and then not getting to meet Derin has been the hardest part for me. So, seeing him for the first time was extra special!! He is the cutest little guy and he looks Turkish! He is beautiful.. I mean handsome... Loving my nephews and sis around again. It's been a nutty 24 hours, but I'm loving it.

Their temporary apartment for the month/ playroom

How cute is he?????

Nikki and Eko brought us cool hats from Istanbul!!

Just being us

First Snow

I miss being a kid.... When life was simple and pure. The only better than being a kid is raising them and getting to see that innocence again first hand. Yesterday, it snowed for a brief time and the boys were PSYCHED! They got dressed quickly in their hats and jackets (which never happens) and they were outside opening their mouths catching snow having such fun. I love them and I hope their innocence lasts forever, but I know it won't. My plan is to try and encourage it for as long as I can! Here's to many more, "first snows." 

Happy Halloween

Another great Halloween! The boys loved it as usual. What's not to love? Jake was a hot wheels racer, Kevin was a puppy and William, after a last minute wardrobe change, was Batman. Our neighbors, the Scibilias had a bunch of us ver as usual for dinner which is always a great way to start the night. Then, onto the trick or treating we went. Jake and Will actually did the whole neighborhood! Kevin had to go home a little early because he was exhausted, but boy did they have fun!! 

Showing me their, "booty's," cheeky boys!!!