Patten's Visit

Grandma Liz with Azariah.

Grandpa Larry holding his first grandchild.

Aunt Amanda with her new nephew.

This is a little late, but I wanted to update you all on the Patten visit to Alabama. It started off with my mom driving 16 hours straight through the night to get here in time for Azariah's arrival. What a devoted grandma, and mother! Thankfully she made it here safely and on time for the birth and most of the labor. Although she was extremely tired, she said she wouldn't have missed it for the world. A few days later Dad, Amanda, Nate (Amanda's fiance'), and our lab Anna arrived. Sorry I didn't get a picture of Nate. Eric couldn't come because it was his first week of school. Azariah is still waiting to meet his tall Uncle Eric. We had a great visit. They went cliff jumping, and spent a lot of time chilling at the river where they had a campsite. They pulled their new camper all the way here so they could camp out at the Tennessee River. They all had a great time fishing, and me and Holden sure enjoyed eating the fish they caught. Then things got a little crazy, when mom and dad had to leave due to my grandmother's funeral in Michigan. I really wanted to go too, but obviously couldn't with a new baby. Mom and Dad returned 3 days later to finish up their time here. It was hard to say goodbye, but we plan on making a trip to Nebraska in December, so we'll see everyone again soon.