They're Baaaaack!

Over the river and through the woods
To Grandmother's house the went.
(literally)

Its been a week and half now since I got to wrap my arms around these two sweet little things.



They had the best time in Mississippi. London only cried for us once. Dylan said he was happy to see us, but that he could have stayed another week if it were up to him. The fact that they were not homesick is a direct testiment to the love that they were surrounded with. Their grandparents, great-grands, aunts, and cousins all spent time making special memories with Dylan and London. I hope that this trip is something they'll always remember. And I hope its the first of many more. 

They had the best time in Mississippi. London only cried for us once. Dylan said he was happy to see us, but that he could have stayed another week if it were up to him. The fact that they were not homesick is a direct testiment to the love that they were surrounded with. Their grandparents, great-grands, aunts, and cousins all spent time making special memories with Dylan and London. I hope that this trip is something they'll always remember. And I hope its the first of many more. 

Daniel and I were in Louisiana for two nights before picking up our babies. We had such a good time, but when Sunday morning came I could not get out of bed and into the car fast enough! They were in children's church when we finally got to them. We waited until it was over and then slipped into the room. The looks on their faces were priceless when they realized we were thee. They both hugged me tighter than ever before, I think. London did not let go of my hand for the next few hours, other than to eat. We went and visited with Daniel's grandparents for a bit and then loaded up the car to bring our babies back home. I know the kids were happy to see us, but I think they were both sad to leave. I'm so glad they love their grandparents and great-grands so very much.   

 

 

We asked them what their favorite part about each leg of the their trip was, the first leg being Daniel's mom and dad's house and the second being his grandparents. Here's what they said:

Dylan about Memom and Umpa's house:
1.Climbing the rock climbing wall (which Daniel's dad built just for the grands!)
2. Kayaking in the river, and learning to do it all by him self.
3. Getting to not only go to the Mississippi Brave's game, but getting to be the honorary bat boy!

London about Memom and Umpa's house:
1.Going fishing and catching a fish!
2. Watching the fireworks (at the Brave's game)
3. Getting to yell "Play Ball!" at the Brave's game.
4. Eating cake
5.Watching the Olympics*
6. Going to a birthday party

Dylan about Grandma and Grandpa's house:
1. Playing Legend of Zelda with Grandpa.
2. Going to swim at Aunt Paula's
3. Getting his shoe stinky in the pond (I'm quoting here)
4. Playing with Maggie and Ally
5. Grandma getting in the pool with him*
6. Sleep over with Ally.


London about Grandma and Grandpa's house:
1. Having ice cream with Grandpa on his swing.
2. Seeing Tracey "my grown up cousin"
3. Playing with Maggie
4. Having a sleepover with Ally
5. Swimming at Aunt Paula's and playing with her cat Simba
6. Playing barbies with Paulina and Christina.
7. Meeting Daisy, Micky Mouse, "Hustle" (not sure if I understand her correctly on that one)

*funny stories to follow

 

I'm so glad that my mother in law and grandmother in law both thought to tell me funny little stories through out their stay. Some of the kids "favorite memories" reminded me of a few.

Dylan:
On one of the days the kids were at Grandma's house, two of their cousins came over and they all went swimming at Aunt Paula's house. Apparently all of the grands talked Grandma into getting into the pool with them. When Daniel saw the picture of her in there, he said he's never, ever seen her in a pool before! Grandma told Dylan she needed him to teach her to swim. He told her "Sorry! Old people can't learn to swim." Thankfully she has a great since of humor! Kids tell you their exact truth, don't they?

London:
The first night night away from home was also the opening night of the Olympics. Umpa had the Olympics on and London was beside herself that the people on the tv kept saying her name. She was even more baffled that the broadcasters were saying how many people were in London for the Olympics. She turned to Memom and said "Maybe that's why my tummy hurts a little... all of those people are IN me." Sweet girl.

While telling me her favorite memories just now. She said spending the night with Ally (one of their little cousins) was one of them. Then she said "I really want her name to be Olivia, but its not. Her name is Ally."

On our way home, we had dinner with my Daddy and Brenda. We always love seeing them and our visits never seem to be able to last long enough. The kids sang a few verses of some church songs with my dad (right there in the restaurant) and it was so, so special to me. 

 

 

 

 

We drove straight home after dinner. I think we got in around 2:30 on Monday morning. If I'm not mistaken, Daniel and I were in the car for a total of 13 hours on Sunday (including the 4 hours of LA to MS to get the kids that morning). It was a long day, but so worth it.

Since being home, the kids and I have been some lazy bums. The first week they both pretty much wanted to be home all day. They were ready to get back out, playing and swimming this week but Dylan has swimmer's  ear so we've missed a total of two week in the water! There is only one more week of summer left. I plan to make it a great one!!!