FUN TIMES! This last week we had a nice visit from my man's parents. We have been privileged to have them come out in the fall for the last few years. When we owned a home they usually came to help with a project (I know, they are great huh?!), but because we are renting and in a new place they got to just come and chill--hooray! Here's a TOP TEN list of our favorite memories of their visit.10--S#2 realizing that he and Grandpa share a name
9--S#1 having a captive question answerer (Grandma)
8--Renting a VAN for our trip to see Fall colors (we figured we better "rule in/out" the carpool mobile)
7--Handing S#1 the map and repeatedly asking her, "are we there yet?"
6--Missing our exit because S#1 had a hold of said map
5--Eating yummy cheese, cherries (crisp & chocolate covered) and HONEYCRISP APPLES!!
4--Viewing beautiful fall leaves up close and up HIGH
3--S#1's confidence in the condo's swimming pool
2--Staying up late playing SCRABBLE!! Why is it that the poorest speller in the group WON nearly every game?
1--Seeing the connection between grandparents and grandchildren GROW
Some other funny things to note:
- My mother-in-law hates the name mother-in-law and would rather be called a Green-eyed Monster. She is a great woman and that name would never fit! She strikes the perfect balance of being interested but not overly-involved. Plus she always tells me I am doing a great job and that makes me feel really wonderful. Do you know monsters that make people feel wonderful? I don't.
- Our Scrabble games induced some HILARIOUS discussions. Mostly as players were exploring word options. My great mother-in-law (who may kill me for this--thus the monster name just might be appropriate) asked if "LAWNSEX" was a word--she was desperately trying to rid herself of an "X." A#1 responded with, "Yes, but you've got to watch out for grass stains." A#1 also had a 60-point word that forced a lead we could never catch.
p.s. it was so nice to entertain guests in 1800 square feet as opposed to 800! Hooray for an extra bedroom and bathroom!!
10 comments:
Parents, from either side are the BEST!
I'm glad you had a great time!
We miss you.
Family time is something that I ALWAYS enjoy. I miss the days when we lived so close, but look forward to it sometime again down the road. Isn't it the case, too, that you never can quite explain how funny a moment was when it comes to family? It always seems like I have to follow it up with, "You just HAD to be there!"
OH man, Im jealous that they got to spend that much time with you guys! :) What a fun time!
If only everyone had a great set of in-laws! Playing games with family is the best - we love to do that with both sides! I love your colorful posts! :) We miss you guys! We had our Primary Program today!! :)
Having grandparents in town is so fun. I'm so glad they made it to Madison to see you.
Holy Cow!! I just joined facebook the other week and thought about you and how I would love to find you!! I was just going to ask Susy about you. Love your blog, you and your family are beautiful!! my email is schmidt.kendra@gmail.com
keep in touch!
Kendra
I am so glad you found me! Your family is adorable. I love the blogging world, it's nice to keep in touch with old friends! We had some good times! I am excited to keep in touch.
Sounds like you had a blast! Curious what you thought of the van. The scrabble story is hilarious - reminds me of many evenings of playing Settlers with you guys in Maui!
you are cracking me up with your scrabble game. I am glad you had such a fun time with the in-laws, I can hardly wait until mine come home.
I am also digging HONEY crisp apples, yum-o!
Glad that you had a great week. We need to get together soon!
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