Family Get Together in Chase

The Larriviere family gathered in Chase, LA for Labor Day weekend. EVERYONE came! It was perfect. We gathered in Chase at Thomas' 93 year old grandmother's house. It had been since Thanksgiving since I got to see most of the family. It was good to catch up with everyone.

Cousin Abby wheeled Jackson around the house in Grandma's wheelchair.

Jackson and four year-old cousin Jena, loved being with each other. Jackson kept hugging Jena all weekend long!

Jackson loves to play in the open area of Grandma's living room.

Jackson's cousin, Trey, carefully shared his scooter with Jackson. Trey was so careful when he scooted Jackson around the driveway!

The Larriviere cousins pose for a picture.

Trey reads to Jena and Jackson.

Jackson ADORES his great Aunt Neely. Neely showed Jackson her secret garden and even made rice crispy treats with Jackson. Neely is amazing! She is 91 years old and carried 26 pound Jackson!!

Aunt Alicia taught Jackson how to use sidewalk chalk. He loved it and ended up covered with chalk!

Jackson and Jena drew on the driveway.

The cousins built a tent in the living room. Jackson was right in the middle of them!

It rained Sunday afternoon while Jackson took a nap. After he woke up, we took him to the back patio where the rest of the family was hanging out. There were several big mud puddles that both Thomas and I kept eyeing. Suddenly, Thomas asked, "Should I?" I said, "Go for it." We took off Jackson's clothes and shoes and Thomas lead him to the mud puddle. Before long, Jackson was splashing in the water. He loved throwing rocks in the water! At one point, he sat down and that is when Uncle Andy took the perfect picture:
After a while, it was time to get clean. Jackson showed us his hands, and he was ready for a bath! I'm sure there will be plenty of mud puddles in our future!