Fred and I headed up to see Corinne this Mother's Day Weekend.
Corinne was born on Mother's Day.
I could not have asked for a more beautiful baby.
I felt very special to have a Mother's Day Baby.
Still do.
We met Corinne's at the Ogden Temple and she was able to show us around and introduce us to her co-workers. It was good to see where she is everyday and feel how good it feels to be there.
We took Corinne to lunch at Kneaders before heading home to greet the rest of the family.
After a while, there was a knock on the front door.
There stood my Dad.
He showed up at the Ogden Temple and surprised her as she was in the middle of work.
We didn't know he was coming.
We had a nice big dinner together.
After dinner, we brought out our goody bag full of stuff for the boys. We somehow always do that.
Fred picked out activity and dot to dot books and kits to make dinosaurs for the big boys. For Henry we brought a few small books and a set of Matchbox cars. Everyone was very happy with what they received.
Taking pictures of little boys is a challenge. Always a moving target and it's hard to get an expression that isn't crazy!
Henry's set of cars included a helicopter.
The boys took turns choosing which kit they wanted.
There was a little negotiating, but everyone ended up happy.
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The boys all got to work putting together their dinosaurs
Sunday morning the kitchen table looked like a garden. Ben took the boys to Lowes for their Kid Project Day. They each made a little flower planter. One for Corinne, Great Grandma Delna & me.
The boys all crowded around their Mom to watch her open her gifts that each had made for her.
This is Spencer's picture of his Mom.
Garrett drew a family tree.
This is a really cute card Spencer made for Corinne. It was nice that he didn't think of making silly faces for these pictures. He was truly proud of his gift.
He also made his Mom a pencil can. Which, by the way, both Corinne and Ben were very excited about. Apparently, they have been wanting a pencil can on their computer desk for YEARS!
This little railroad engine is battery operated. Henry kept running it against his lips. So he got the black lines on his lips to prove it.
Great Grandpa Burke ready Henry from his new books.
Garrett intently working in one of his new books.
Fred relaxing and Richard working away in his activity book.
We had homemade ice cream for dessert. Lots of yummy toppings and the ice cream was really really good.
Henry was happy with his serving of ice cream.
My Dad was happy with his too!
Next was a Music recital that all participated in. Garrett on the piano.
And, the violin.
After the recital, we Skyped with Scott & Jess and Shannon too. My Dad really was happy to see everyone before he headed back home.
Monday we played Hand and Foot (family favorite card game) with Corinne and Ben. Then met Spencer at the bus stop.
While we started packing up the car, the boys played in the driveway with the sidewalk chalk.
There was a plane overhead, that Henry was pointing at. We all went to Chick Fil A for lunch and then headed home.
This was a really wonderful weekend. It was so good to be able to physically be where Corinne works and lives and attends church. Their new home is so nice. We are so thrilled for them to have so much room to spread out and grow. I really do love watching how she and Ben work together raising their boys and taking care of their home. They are a good team.
