Today (Saturday), the whole Mavros side of the family made the relatively long trip down state to be with Lily and celebrate Grandpa Nick's XXth birthday. A great time was had by all. Lily awoke around 8:30am with a smile, and her pleasant disposition continued throughout the day. After a quick trip to see her Aunt Molly and Uncle Patrick at about 9:00am, she returned home for a brief sponge bath and baby lotion lube in preparation of her visitors' arrival. By noon, Grandma and Grandpa were pulling in the driveway, and Uncle Mike and Aunt Dana were not long after. At 12:15pm, the whole group was assembled and marveling at Lily's new tricks. Much coaxing ultimately resulted in a few broad smiles from the baby and even more from the lookers-on. Having made 12:45pm reservations for lunch at FlatTop Grill, Katie and I soon ushered the group toward the door. There, Lily's happy-go-lucky mood continued. It was a brand new dining experience for both Mike and the birthday boy, and I am pleased to report that both enjoyed seconds...in fact, we all made two trips through the line before we left. Unfortunately, a nasty winter storm of freezing rain and strong winds developed during our time in the restaurant, and it caused the family to depart in a slightly quicker manner than they might have otherwise. Still, we returned to the house and enjoyed brownies and ice cream in honor of Grandpa Nick prior to everyone hitting the road. All in all, it was a great day, filled with the usual teasing, laughing, and loving that defines a Mavros family function. Hopefully, Lily will soon be making her first trip to Elgin to see her Grandparents' house and perhaps meet more of her extended family.
P.S. Lily presented Grandpa with his birthday gift--a digital picture frame that receives pictures through a WiFi connection--at FlatTop Grill, and by all acounts it was a great success. Now Grandpa and Grandma can stay current with Lilian's latest and greatest without even having to consult the blog (though they'll miss these wonderfully entertaining posts).
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