We spent the weekend in St. George with Greg's Great Grandparents, the Springers. We headed out Friday afternoon and made it down in good time. The kids struggled getting to bed, but we enjoyed staying up and visiting. In the morning, we planned to go swimming. We were getting ready for breakfast when the door opened and Bob and Vicki came walking in with Karli. We were so shocked. We couldn't believe they drove 7 hours from Phoenix just to spend one day with us. We hadn't seen them in over a year. Preston and Paige were excited and played with Karli all day long. They hardly fought and had fun playing in Grandma's dirt and stacking rocks.
We lounged around in the morning. I spent time with Grandpa Springer going through pictures and scanning them into our laptop. I am working on a history book about each of Greg's grandparents since we are fortunate enough to have them all so close. I have really enjoyed learning about each of their lives and know my kids will love these books when they are done.
We ended up going swimming at the hotel Bob and Vicki were staying at. The kids were so much fun in the pool. We have to get them out more. Paige learned to make big arm circles while floating on her back and actually moved across the pool. Greg threw her up in the air and she went SO high. She didn't even get scared. Preston paddled around in his life jacket without holding onto us. He has come along way. I even donned my swimsuit. It was 60 degrees outside and the pool was heated so it felt great to have a small taste of Summer. It definitely didn't feel like January.
Paige kissing the baby.
Hanging out with Daddy on the lovely green grass that never needs to be mowed.
I took my tripod so we were able to get a picture with all of us in it. We visited and relaxed Sunday morning. When it was almost time to go, we got a call that Bob's parents just got into town and wanted to come see us.
We spent some time with them so the kids had their grandparents and both sets of great grandparents all together. Soon it was time to go. When Bob and Vicki got in the car, the kids got in with them and wanted to go to Arizona. It was so hard to say goodbye after such a short visit. It is weird to think that our little family as we know it is about to change so much. This was our last trip with our family of four.
3 comments:
That is SO COOL that Bob and Vicki came to see you guys. I know it's been so long since you've seen them--that was sweet of them to come just for you guys. I cannot BELIEVE how high Paige is in that picture! At first I thought she was standing on something, preparing to jump. That scared me. Then I realized she was midair, and that scared me more!
Looks like a fun time! And the weather. Sigh. I'm feeling that awful January ick so strongly- I'm so envious that you got to escape to some sunshine.
I think it's awesome that your in-laws would drive all that way to see you spontaneously.
And the pool photo proves, once again, that little Paige will be giving daredevil lessons to neighborhood children- just like her Mama.
(funny note- my word verification word for this comment is crockw)
So fun! I love the "they hardly fought at all" comment. St. George sounds so fun and the nice weather sounds heavenly!
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