Bon-Papa and Bonne-Maman's visit

We look forward to spending time with Bon-Papa and Bonne-Maman each time they come. They're the best grandparents any kid could ever ask for. And this year, with the kids being in school, my parents got to experience the chaos of our scheduled every day life. I have to be honest, though, my days are pretty chill, until 3. Then on Mondays, we have gymnastics and piano lessons. On Tuesdays, we have Boy Scouts and swim lessons. On Wednesdays, we have cheer and basketball practice. On Thursdays, we have Jiu Jitsu. Nothing on Fridays, thank goodness. And on Saturdays, we have basketball games. And of course, we have homework, nighttime reading, and scriptures memorization every night. It was actually great to have my parents here because I actually cooked, even if it meant having dinner at 7:30 instead of a quick fast food pick up at our regular dinner time. It's all crazy, but when there are 4 kids, you can't just drop one activity. They all need to be involved in a sport. It's important, so sacrifices have to be made. On the bright side, piano lessons are at our house, so I don't waste 90 minutes waiting around. And Boy Scouts is practically in our neighborhood, so it's only a 5 minute drive.
Anyways... We went out on walks around the neighborhood almost every day that my parents were here, and when I say around the neighborhood, I mean 45 minutes out and 45 minutes back in.

Bon-Papa celebrated his birthday here, which is the main reason they came when they did. In 61 years, it was the first time he got to have dinner outside (it's usually too cold)! For his special day, Prime Steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and for dessert, cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

It's so beautiful right now that we spent as much time outdoors as we could, and that included playing cornhole.

The trip would not have been complete without a little hot-tubbin' and relaxin' by the outdoor fireplace.

Saturday is Farmer's Market and we had to hit it up before the basketball game to get some authentic Belgian Waffles. If our schedule and my diet allowed it, we'd go every week.

Oh my Heavens, everyone looks so good! This has got to be my favorite picture!

Sundays are family days spent playing games, reading, and walking/biking/riding scooters.

Kendall didn't want a picture with her leotard on Monday... *sigh* But I got one of the boys before heading to Boy Scouts. And then I didn't get one at swim lessons, but you can tell that Taylor is wearing his swim trunks with his regular shirt. Oh yeah, and he lost his Boys Scouts shirt, so I went later that week to get him a new one, which I hate, because I also had to sew on the numbers. Ugh.

It's a bummer we live so far apart, but it's a blessing when we get to see each other. The kids love seeing their grandparents and spending time with them. I can see it in their eyes, how much they love them, with every once of their heart. It's a beautiful thing. And vice versa, of course. Family is the best! Thanks for being amazing parents and even better grandparents. Love you, guys!