In AZ, everyone comes in the winter. It's gorgeous here! So, we were lucky enough to have Mimi and Papa come into town last weekend to be with us. They are so much fun. I love chatting with them and learning about what they are doing. They are such great listeners and have so much faith in us as parents and are always so complemetary, even when we don't deserve it. I really love that about them.
Thursday night, they got in a little late (much to my boys' dismay), but it was fun to be able to have adult chit chat for a bit.
Friday we spent the day playing, checking out model homes (they are remodeling theirs), and letting the boys monopolize every second they gave them. That night we had dinner at Joe's Farm Grill. We haven't been there for awhile, but the outside tables and fun atmosphere (and lots of food!) made us remember why it had been one of our favorite spots.
On Saturday Jace was so happy to have an audience for his big game, then we played and relaxed, and Mike installed a new faucet (very impressive). Later in the day we headed to Freestone Park, another one of the best spots around here and we went on the rides, took a loop on the train and played sports until our feet got too cold. Parker loved snuggling up to Papa and telling him, "I love you Papa." That little one is so sweet.
One aside: Marci, Jace, and James were squished on a seat on the train and Marci said, "You can squish here, good thing we're all skinny." Jace replies, "No, you're not skinny." Marci says, "Oh, who is skinny?" Jace: "My other grandma is skinny, but you are not skinny."
Are you joking?? Please keep in mind that Marci is stunningly beautiful and is in the best shape I've ever seen her in. She is thin, fit, glowing, healthy and yes, Jace, she is SKINNY! Good thing is is not a girl. I'd say he'd be prime picking for an eating disorder!
I love that both our parents are so young and active. What a blessing that my children get to do this kind of stuff with their grandparents. We obviously have 3 little ones who love sports.
That night, the adults headed to one of our favorite new restaurants, Brio, and ate more than I should have, but I sure did enjoy it.
They stayed Sunday and played more and more until we had to go to church. They left from there and when we got home, Jace immediately noticed how empty things felt. We wish our grandparents were here all the time. We miss them when they are away. We just love them so much, and they are so so so good to us!
They stayed Sunday and played more and more until we had to go to church. They left from there and when we got home, Jace immediately noticed how empty things felt. We wish our grandparents were here all the time. We miss them when they are away. We just love them so much, and they are so so so good to us!
7 comments:
I've decided that you have the two greatest sets of parents on the planet. They visit often, help out with the kids and live in beautiful places! What more could you ask for? No one really wants to visit Oklahoma.. not the most scenic vacation destination if ya know what I mean =) Anyway, about my blog.. don't be too bummed. I think I'm going to start another one but just filter it a little bit more. I will keep you posted for sure!
It just snowed here AGAIN! I am so jealous of your perfect Arizona weather. I would love to come visit!
sounds like you might have a Noah on your hands.....I miss seeing your parents and inlaws...it was always so much fun for us too!
Ok I'm dying at the skinny comment. I would probably cry if a kid told me to my face that I wasn't skinny. I guess grandma's have to know to not be offended by anything their grandkids say! Freestone park looks like a blast. So lucky to have fun visitors all the time!
I wish that I got to see my parents that much! You are lucky! What is Brio? We are always on the lookout.
Lucky you!! We have good weather too, but we don't get any visitors. Bummer!!!!!! Looks like fun! Don't you love what kids say?
your boys are soo handsome!!! oh my! i Love the pics!! they are such cuties!
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