We were thrilled when we found out Kim, Ez and Luke were headed our way for a visit the girls talked about it for over a week....next time I will tell them the day of. It was Kim's 10 year high school reunion and it was a good excuse to come visit. They got here on Saturday shortly after lunch. We had a good time catching up while the kids slept, they got settled, and Kimber got ready for her reunion. I stayed with the kids while Kimber went to the reunion and Matt and Ez went to run some errands. After KImber got home we grabbed some KFC and had a picnic dinner while the kids played. Later that evening we turned on a movie and Gracie quickly found her cuddle buddy. It brings such a smile to my face to see the girls with my sisters.
Now the other 2 made them "beds" on the floor
Sunday we got up and off to church in good time. After church we came home, put the kids down for naps, and the adults enjoyed our quiet time while eating lunch and visiting. Then we turned on a movie and more than one of us got a nap while the kids slept. Later that evening Kim and Ez headed to dinner at Ezra's aunts house and we spent the remainder of the evening just relaxing. Monday morning I woke up to find Hallie and Grace cuddled watching a show...I sure love them and how much they love and take care of each other.
Then we got ready and headed to get Nic and the kids before continuing on to Salt Lake to meet up with Kim. We got to City Creek and the kids were so excited to play in the splash pad they wasted no time getting wet. Kim, Nic, and I enjoyed sitting on the side and taking the sites in. I don't know many things better than the laughter and joy of a child. And when these 5 are together there is plenty of that to go around.
For quite a while they were the only ones on the splash pad and it was so nice. They played games, chased each other, and just laughed and played.
Once it got a little more crowded we got everyone changed and went to do a little shopping. At Ruum they gave each of the kids suckers and balloons they were pretty content and let us shop in peace for the most part. Here we are with our treasures!
Then it was off to the food court to fill our bellies and play at the play land. The girls decided they wanted Chinese and ate quite a bit before heading for the play place
Just as we were getting started playing Gracie yells,"Mommy take my picture" and I was happy to oblige.
There became a competition to see who could find the tallest place to stand. This was Hallie's highest spot
As we collected our stuff we decided to get a group picture. While I stood ready with the camera this is what happens behind the scenes to get everyone ready. I just love the realness of this picture. Gracie kept asking Nic what we were doing
But we ended up with pretty great results.
I have to mention Nic's kids and their "homeliness"(Nic's words not mine). Nic forgot swim suits and changes of clothes for the kids. Nic bought Riggs some new clothes and He and Kinley are both wearing them since they were dry and clean. Good thing we love them homeliness and all. On the way to the car we stopped at the Disney Store to buy a few more things. It was such a fun day perfect mix of kid and mommy entertainment. I miss Kim and Ez and of coarse Luke. I took for granted that they were only an hour away but now we try to take advantage of any time we have with them and today was a total success can't wait to do it again.
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