This past week we have had the pleasure of hosting Jerry's parents! We have had a wonderful time.... we went to the beach, hung out, went to a museum, and shopping!
There were so many funny things that happened... and I know they happened but at the moment, I cannot think of one that really stands out! Guess I am going to have to start updating earlier so I can keep them all straight in my head!
Jerry and his dad got to go deep see fishing and they got soaked to the skin (because of storms most of the day) but they had a great time spending time together and doing a mutually liked hobby. Meanwhile, his mom and I stayed at the beach house (for lack of better term) with the kids. We got everyone suited up and out the door and I am not kidding you... but it started to rain!! So we went in search of a beach umbrella to take with us to the beach when the rain stopped. That was pretty funny though because the rain stopped for about 30 minutes that whole day and the rest of the time... it POURED!! So grandma broke out a project, we watched movies, and relaxed. I needed the relaxing part because I had allergies really bad from Saturday's Upwards games. You could hardly understand me and I was worn out!
The next day we all went to Navarre Beach and had a fantastic time playing in the ocean and sand. Caleb had a BLAST feeling sand and playing with a bucket of water that Anna brought up for him to play with. We had taken our food with us to the beach so we could have a picnic too. The kids don't particularly like to eat their crust so Jerry encouraged them to feed the seagulls!! They were brave kids and birds! Jerry held out his hand a couple of times and the birds actually grabbed the food from his fingers. He quit after one of them bit him! We went out to Floyd's restaurant that night and the kids ate like they were starving! It was fun and they were really well-behaved. We walked on the boardwalk and then headed back to the house to bed.
We had to leave Wednesday morning but had planned on making one last trip to the beach... which didn't happen because it rained... And it RAINED on the way home! But we made it home safe and sound and have hung out since.
Jerry's mom and I went shopping for a bit yesterday, Jerry and I shopped today, and his mom and I went back today! First shopping trip I bought Christmas and birthday gifts, second Jerry and I went to the case lot sale and stocked up, and today... his mom helped me find a sewing machine! I can't wait to figure it all out and start a project. I am going to make the girls dresses and myself a somewhat matching dress and the kids Christmas PJs is my other goal! It should be fun!!
His parents leave tomorrow... it will be sad. The kids are going to have a tough day. However, we had a great visit and we look forward to our next family visit! My brother and his wife and my nephew (their son) are coming in October! Can't wait!! Then we will be going home for Thanksgiving and then Disney!!
I hope that one day, my kids are truly thankful for a family that loves them so much to come and visit them!
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Guess you guys went to Florida, eh? :-) Jordan had one of his friends from first grade move away and he was sad about it the other day and it reminded me of his friends along the way and how he and Jay bonded at soccer back in the old days.
Good to read your group is doing so well. I miss the homeschooling routine, but Jordan is liking public school--mostly the social aspect. He still gets a big percentage of his learnin' from me and PBS.
Check us out at jordanfarley.com when you get a chance. I try to post something now and then and include a few pics. I just have the one, so there's much less to talk about than you have. :-)
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