We then headed downtown to the Arch. After buying tickets, we went for a run around the area:
While we were running, Grandma and Grandpa watched Avery and cousin Emily:
Then it was finally time to go up in the little pods and up into the Arch.
At the top Avery loved the view down, even if it was a little creepy laying down and looking out the windows!
After we came back down we took a few more pictures by the Arch:
Then on Saturday evening the cousins had a pajama party at Aunt Julie's house (Jim's sister). The girls had so much fun playing together! First they played dress up:
Avery especially loved dressing up as a doctor
And dressing up in other outfits and practicing other professions as well. Olivia showed her all the options in her play room!
They played for hours. We had originally planned a movie night pajama party but they just kept playing and didn't want to stop for a movie:
On Sunday Avery (and us) went to see Great Grandma Shirley (Jim's Stepdad Ted's Mom)
And then went to see Great Grandma Dahlem (Jim's paternal Grandma). Avery loved putting on the animal masks with her!
And she loved putting on flapper headwear :)
Then we were off to eat at Pi Pizzeria in Kirkwood (It was the first time Colleen had real authentic deep dish Chicago-Style pizza) and Avery got to visit with Great Grandma Harper (Jim's maternal Grandma). After that we came back to Jim's mom's house in Fenton and opened presents for a late Christmas.
On Monday morning we woke up very early, headed to the airport, and flew home from a very busy two day trip to St Louis! Avery was excited to pick up Kylie from dog camp, and it seemed the feeling was mutual as they snuggled up in the back seat together on the drive home:
At the top Avery loved the view down, even if it was a little creepy laying down and looking out the windows!
After we came back down we took a few more pictures by the Arch:
Avery especially loved dressing up as a doctor
And dressing up in other outfits and practicing other professions as well. Olivia showed her all the options in her play room!
They played for hours. We had originally planned a movie night pajama party but they just kept playing and didn't want to stop for a movie:
On Sunday Avery (and us) went to see Great Grandma Shirley (Jim's Stepdad Ted's Mom)
And then went to see Great Grandma Dahlem (Jim's paternal Grandma). Avery loved putting on the animal masks with her!
Then we were off to eat at Pi Pizzeria in Kirkwood (It was the first time Colleen had real authentic deep dish Chicago-Style pizza) and Avery got to visit with Great Grandma Harper (Jim's maternal Grandma). After that we came back to Jim's mom's house in Fenton and opened presents for a late Christmas.
On Monday morning we woke up very early, headed to the airport, and flew home from a very busy two day trip to St Louis! Avery was excited to pick up Kylie from dog camp, and it seemed the feeling was mutual as they snuggled up in the back seat together on the drive home:
Oh my gracious, what an amazing weekend! How very special to get to see all the family during the holidays! Wish we could've seen you too! We were in St.Louis for Halloween this year and stayed he for Christmas and New Years. Felt good to see the photos of the arch! Thanks for sharing them!
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