And The Grandparent Prize Goes To...

Since today is Grandparent's Day and we recently had the joyous occasion of having all four of our children's grandparents here at one time, I have to declare to the world that my kids have the BEST grandparents! Seriously, Grandma Nic and Grandpa Dan, and Nana and Papa should be put in the Grandparent Hall of Fame. Having them all visit for Ben's baptism weekend was such a joy, such bliss, such fun! The boys think the world of them and suck every moment out of their visits, so that the grandparents return home to Washington feeling exhausted from non-stop boy attention but also deeply loved by five little Colorado boys. Same goes for our visits there. The boys are always asking when they get to see their grandparents again.

The love they have for our boys and for us and the pleasure they get spending time with the kids is felt by us all. I couldn't ask for more than to have my boys know how much they are loved, not just by Adam and I, but by their grandparents too. They encourage the boys in all their endeavors and never fail to show them a good time. They are friends and fans, guides and supporters for our whole family.

The kids aren't the only ones who enjoy their company. Adam and I love them so much too and appreciate their support, friendship and love for our family. I am constantly calling with questions and needing advice, and Adam does too. That they made the time in their busy lives to come out for Ben's baptism is such a blessing to us and to Ben. Plus, they love to help when they can. From playing with the crabby baby and making dinner, to watching the boys do their endless "look-what-I-can-do's" and cleaning dishes, I always feel like I have multiple Mary Poppinses here to help, snapping their fingers and "magically" making everything easier. I even recruited Nicolle and my Mom in helping me make more strawberry jam and some peach jam too while they were here. It was fun to be in the kitchen, us three gals.

We are all sad that the most recent visit is over and feel the hole where they are missing. We are trying to convince them to come again as quickly as possible! Here's a few pictures from their visit that I haven't yet posted.

Nicolle, me and my mom making freezer jam
Grandpa keeping Tommy happy, and vice versa

Papa hanging with the boys on the tramp
Grandma and Nana with Luke...one, two three, whee!!!
Nana with Tommy at the Colorado Springs Balloon Festival Glow

Josh and Nana

My Dad and I, we forgot cups so we had to drink the root-beer we brought with teeny rinse cups

Enjoying the Glow with a picnic dinner
Happy Grandparent's Day to the Best Grandparents five little boys could ask for! We love you!