Reunion and Swings

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The Penelope/Linda reunion was so sweet that it made Linda get a little teary eyed.  It wasn't even a full week apart, but it seemed to her like it was a month.  Penny changed so much in that short time.  Sunday after church, the tradition is that Linda picks her up from the nursery.  She had just woke up from a nap, so when the nursery worker handed her over, Pen was a little disoriented.  Linda always says the same thing in a soft voice "Penny, it's your Nana" every single time she sees her (since birth.) After a few seconds of saying it, Penelope opened her eyes and gave her the biggest smile.  For the first time ever she wrapped both arms around Nana's neck and hugged tight.  She would pull her face out of Linda's neck for a second to smile, then press her whole body into Nana's while she hugged again.  Every time she did it, Linda's heart got a little warmer and was close to bursting with love!  (Linda said it's a wonderful example of how much God loves us, only He loves us a bazillion times more than Linda loves Penny!)

Now that Pen has had a tasted of the fresh mountain air, she loves being outside!  After church Sarah took her to the park to play in the swing. She's still kind of little for it, but in a month or so she'll be just the right size. 

This is fun! (Where are my shoes Mama?)

Noah in the exact same swing. (not sure why photo is so grainy and small)...

...and of course, Linda let me take a turn too!