Since this is just one stop in Nana & Papi's whirlwind holiday tour of their children, and they still have to see Loralee & Grant to see before returning home for work on Monday, our time with them is short (although all our visits with family have been too short...). But we've been cramming in as much fun as we possibly can!
Papi & Nana got the babies sweaters to match their winter hats...and penguins to match the babies! Of course we HAD to get pictures! Here are a few...
The babies enjoy spending every waking moment that they aren't eating (and entertaining Papi & Nana by making faces and silly noises, cramming food into their mouths, and looking like big kids as they sip casually from their sippy cups) playing with their grandparents. Ryan especially loves that there are ALWAYS fresh arms willing to hold him while he jumps...and jumps...and jumps...Allie loves having an audience whenever she finds a new way to stand, climb, or otherwise get into things. Oh, how terrible life will be when they're back to only having mommy!
Lucas and I have been enjoying games with them in the evening. The first evening we played Euchre (which we loved because NO ONE here knows how to play. So we only get our Euchre fix when family visit). Last night we played every single one of the games we got for Christmas. I discovered that I'm awesome at Scrabble Slam, a legitimate competitor in Bananagrams, and decent at What's Yours Like (definitely better at giving clues than guessing). At more than one point in the evening we broke down laughing (like when I helped Denise win Bananagrams...until the guys discovered that the word airape was in the center of her board...), and once laughed so hard we had tears and stomach aches (when we were giving clues to Denise to try to guess the word Mother-in-law, and my clue was "mine is confused." Keep in mind that I meant for the moment!). As I write this I'm realizing that all of the funny moments somehow involved me and Denise...we must be quite the comedy duo!
Today is our last day and tonight is our last night. We're going to enjoy every last minute and not think about them leaving tomorrow!
4 comments:
Hi! It's so easy to beat Nana when she's there!!! Sounds like you all had a wonderful time! Such wonderful pictures. I love the one with Papi and Allie--such a perfect picture! It's so amazing to watch the kids grow. We can see the difference in almost every blog! It's amazing that their first year is zooming by! Hugs to everyone, Grandma
Just so you know...Nana was very picked on in games last night. Actually the girls were picked on probably because the night before we were beating them in euchere after Lucas got a loner hand. I'm already having a lonely stomach feeling knowing I have to leave tomorrow. The only thing saving me is that I should be able to see them in Jan. when they come to MI. It doesn't matter I would feel the same way if I had 2 more days or 3. It is hard being a Nana away. It is great knowing the kids have Lucas and Kim for parents. I don't know how Kim does it. She is my HERO! We luv her so so much. Lucas is a great daddy too but has to go to work. Happy New Year to all our blog friends. Nana & Papi
I don't even like to remember the heart ache of leaving to come home away from you all. That was the worst heart ache I have ever experienced going out your door and all the way home that day. I am looking forward to seeing them in January if weather permits taking nothing for granted anymore.after this last storm hit us so hard. love the sweaters and penquins they are so cute in them and makes me want to pick them up and hug them. Have a safe trip papi and Nana Happy New year to all of you and our love, Papa and Gigi
I'm bummed we never had the opportunity to Skype with all of you, but so glad you had a wonderful visit. The kids are adorable in their matching sweater/hat combos! Love it!
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