We were very lucky to have Mom & Dad Jones here for such a good visit. The weather kept us mostly indoors which wasn't a terrible thing, since all we mostly wanted to do was stare at the baby. The kids had life as usual at school and they got used to having Grandma and Grandpa there whenever they got home. I was getting pretty darn spoiled as well. It was such a relief not to have to throw Jason into the car every time we had to shuttle the kids around. Especially since he tends to fall asleep for a nap about 10 minutes before I have to wake him up to leave. We managed to take a million pictures and now you get to see them all. Lucky!

Dad helped Ethan pass a ton of achievements for Cub Scouts. We were amazed since Ethan has put up such a fight to do any of the scout achievements with Rob. I guess Dad has some Grandpa magic that he uses. (have any to spare?)

And while the boys worked. Mom and I spent our time doing the important stuff. Like giving Jason a bath...
Playing games...
And rocking a baby to sleep. Aww. Such a sweetie.

Mom even got him to smile.

The kids had mix-up day at school and the twins got themselves ready for the day. (With Grandma's help, I believe.) Ethan didn't do much, but if you notice on Austin's feet...he's wearing two different shoes...well, Ethan was wearing the leftover shoes. So I guess he was a little mixed up too.


A few of the days the rain let up for a little while and Dad went out and played a little ball with the boys.

Mom and I stayed inside where it was warm. :)

We did all venture out one evening for a little walk. The silly kids thought that a day in the 40's was warm enough to go out without jackets. While in pajamas. I think they are getting used to the cold weather here.

A few days later we had full-on snow.

Ethan was out in it before we even got dressed. I think Bella is a little wary of the little snowman.

He tried to entice us to join him, but only Austin thought a snow-ball fight sounded fun.
Mom and Alaina did a more sensible activity...like painting nails.
We even all got dressed up a couple of times. What a good looking bunch.

I'm pretty sure that we tired Mom and Dad out pretty good this time. That's why we are giving them a whole 2 months to rest up before the twins turn 8! Then it is time to pack on up and come back!
Really, who could resist this little face? (I have no shame using little Jason as an incentive to get you back. :)
Thanks for such a fun visit. We are already looking forward to the next one.