Mini Family Reunion

A few weeks ago Shannon called and asked if she and the kids could come for a week to visit. Their school district was going to have Fall break and their babysitter would be out of town and Shannon couldn't find an alternate. Then another day, Corinne called and asked if she could come with just Henry. It sounded like a win win opportunity.

Corinne arrived first on Friday night. Fred and I had tickets to see The Piano Guys at the Tuachan that night, so they were in bed when we got home. Corinne, Henry and I headed to Kohls in the morning for a little shopping. Naptime and then it was about time for Shannon and her gang to arrive. We drove down to Ancestor Square for a Community Halloween type festival that advertised bounce houses. The kids played in those a little while and then they went on the beautiful carousel that is there. Headed home and hung out at home the rest of the evening. Brian went to the grocery store to stock up on supplies for chili for the ward Trunk or Treat chili cook off. He also baked us cookies, made homemade chocolate sauce for the ice cream he brought back.

Sunday was church. I asked Brian if he would be willing to sing in our choir today. We are always short on men so he came with me to choir practice and sang during Sacrament meeting. Scott sang in the choir when he was here too. It was so much fun to introduce both my daughters in Relief Society. I had swiss steak in the crock pot when we got home. Food always tastes so good after three + hours of church. Naptime and more playing for the kids. A walk down to our neighborhood park to play for the kids. Fred got his one on one time with Mima. Baby steps to letting us in her personal bubble zone.

 All us girls after church.

Gramma & Buddy too.

 Monday Corinne and Fred got up to attend a session at the temple at 7:20 AM. Shannon and I passed on that. There will be other times to attend together. When they got home, Corinne, Shannon and I went for mani/pedi and lunch out. Brian and Fred took the kids to the park again. All were fed and taking naps when we got home. Corinne had to pack up and go home.

More time hanging around at the house until we took Shannon's Family to the Jump House. Lots of trampolines. We thought it would be more little kid oriented, but it still worked. After Shannon's kids were in bed at 7:00 or so and then we "let" them go out to dinner. We didn't want to feed or put Mima and Buddy to bed. We are lazy grandparents.

Tuesday we all went to the Children's Museum here in St. George. It is really a wonderful place. The kids had fun there. We went out to lunch at Chick Fil A and then back for baby naps. Fred and Brian had baby duty and Shannon and I did some shopping. I buy Mima's cute squeak shoes at a shop here in town. We went there and to another little shop for cute inexpensive clothes for Mima. Next was Walmart for last minute Christmas gifts that we could send back with Shannon and Brian. Now we won't have to pack gifts when we go there for Christmas.

I got to paint Mima's nails. It's really hard to paint itty bitty nails. 

Infamous Grampa Wheelbarrow Ride.

Next was getting ready for the Trunk or Treat. Fred and I went first and Shannon's family followed. Again, it was really nice to be able to introduce them around to special friends. I think we all had a really good time. Back home to bed.

Where's Waldo and Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego

Wednesday I had to return to work and they left by 8 AM to drive back to Denver in one day. Shannon said they kids traveled well and they would be up to doing it again.

It was so wonderful to have them all here. I'm so glad we have Skyping capabilities. It makes it feel like they are just around the corner.