Over the River and Through the Woods to the Grandchildren's House We Go!

We had a great visit with my parents.  They were able to come and stay two weeks this time and we enjoyed every minute.

Here are a few pictures documenting our visit:


I think L spent most of the time in a diaper because it was so stinkin' hot!

Shopping wears babies out
Mc Donalds play land equals hours of fun.
K had a hard time eating this hot dog from Boo Boo's that looked suspiciously like a finger!

Chillin' at Mickey D's for breakfast
Dollar Store Bumpitz equals all day glamor!
Grandma beating O at checkers at the museum
the whole fam damily at the capitol building in Missouri

Yeah, it's me in a bathing suit!  First time I ever thought, "I don't look fat, fluorescent white maybe but not fat!"
L's first time at the pool.  He hated it.  It was really hot and sunny and he had a hard time with the brightness of it all.  He ended up sitting on my lap in the pool and taking an almost 2 hour nap!
Garage sale sparkly gold eyelashes equals one happy Drama Queen!

Can't wait until September when they come again for O's baptism.  Hopefully it will be cooler this time.

Comments

Mary said…
Great pictures! And you look Gorgeous (with a capital G) in your swimming suit -- yea you!
June 22, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Anonymous said…
Oooo I miss your kids! Hey and I miss you too! You do look GREAT! FAB-U_LOUS with a capitol F! GO you! I can't believe O is gonna be baptized! WOWZA!
June 23, 2010 at 1:49 AM
Melody said…
I love your blog, it is written like a professional, I never know what to say on mine. You look terrific in your bathing suit!!
June 23, 2010 at 10:27 PM
The Farmer's Wife said…
You look Great! Keep up the good work.
June 23, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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