Grandma and Grandpa visit!

We were all super excited when my Dad texted me a few weeks ago to ask if we wanted company for Thanksgiving.  My kids hadn’t seen my parents since June and were excited to see them again.  They stayed with my brother in Ogden for the first few days they were here.  We met them at the Aquarium Saturday for a fun adventure.  Liam was hoping to see Orcas, but he was placated with the sharks especially when he got to see them be fed.

Em with baby Paulchecking out the fishI don’t think Liam actually touched anything that was in there, but he put his hands in all the water.  He freaked out every time I tried to put my hand in to touch the stingrays too.  He didn’t want them to sting me.  All the cousins and Aunt Lynn

Liam’s almost as tall as that type of penguin—I can’t remember which one it is.  Liam thinks it’s an emperor penguin.Em enjoying the fish.  Jason stayed home since he had been at a campout all night and was tired.

Sunday they came down to Spanish Fork to see Liam in his very first primary program.  I was so excited that the timing worked out for this since they have never been here for a primary program before.  That was lots of fun to watch.

Unfortunately Liam came down with a fever Monday afternoon and it lasted until Friday.  We took him to the Dr. on Wed just in case and there was nothing wrong with him that we could find other than the fever so we had to just let it run its course. 

We kept thinking he was better because the fever would stay away after the medicine should have worn off so on Wed we headed to the bowling alley for some family bowling fun.

before we started—Jason being a goofball.

Liam has lots of fun bowling

My Mom’s vertigo was acting up so Jason would help her walk up to the line so she could still bowl.  what a good grandson!My Dad is a pretty good bowler.He gave Emily pointers to help her out.

Liam got tired of the bowling assist thing and started tossing his ball down the lane.

Afterwards we hit the bookstore, the creamery, and then the Dr. for Liam since his fever had returned yet again.

Because Liam wasn’t feeling 100% he was much more mellow than usual.  He had both Grandma and Grandpa read him tons of books.  Thanksgiving afternoon everyone is checking out the black friday ads. (do you think they’ll change the name since so many stores are starting their sales on Thursday now?)Lots of chaos and fun with all the kids around.

Liam took this picture of Paul

Paul and Jason were buds.

Thanksgiving was great.  I woke up early to go exercise with some friends and I didn’t sit down and stop moving until probably 7 pm or so.  I had lots of help, but still there was just a lot to do to get everything ready for so many people.  It was great to have family here and be able to enjoy them and make memories together.

Friday was spent recuperating and then we did a little bit of shopping later in the day.  I helped my Mom wrap all the grandkid gifts and get them organized too.  It was a good day.

 Saturday came all too soon and my parents had to leave.  We always love it when they come and wish they could stay longer.  I didn’t have too many good pics of the kids with their grandparents so I tried to get some, but Em refused.  Oh well.  The boys.with Grandma. 

We love you and miss you already!  Thanks for an awesome Thanksgiving!