We had the most AWESOME unexpected surprise when Neil and Annie called at 8:00pm on Saturday night and told us that they were in Boise and would be coming to visit us! They arrived at around 1:00am and of course we were so excited! We even kept Kennedy up to wait for them to get here. The kids were SO excited to see each other and just kept giving each other huge hugs and kisses. It was sooo sweet! For the next 3 days we were all inseparable. The kids played like there was no tomorrow- and Annie and Neil spent tons of time with the rest of us which was AWESOME!
We got out a little swimming pool for the kids to splash around in- (which they all loved) and Kenna found these goggles that we couldn't get her to take off. Every time I look at this picture it just makes me laugh! What a goofy kid!
The trip was perfect timing! Boston celebrated his 4th Birthday while he was here! YAY!! We had a really fun spur of the moment Birthday Bash for him and he loved it. I have to say though- Annie, my mom, and I- probably had more fun at the store getting ready for it, than Boston had at the party. It was so great just getting away with the girls and leaving the kids at home with the Guys. mmm! Annie, Melody, and I made a castle cake for the party- and we were having a devil of a time with all the layers- but it actually turned out pretty ok- and dummy me after all that work I didn't even take a picture of it! Oh well- it was kind of lopsided. So I guess it's ok.
We had so much fun just sitting around and visiting. We took the kids to the fountain at the Gateway to play and splash in. (Another moment where my camera was nowhere to be found! What the heck is my problem?!) And the rest of the time we just took every second we could to hang out and smother the kids with hugs. We have missed them like crazy ever since they moved to Washington and Kennedy asks for Boston and Isaac all the time.
Well- after a final "sendoff" they are back in lame Washington. Hopefully they will have another spur of the moment burst of homesickness and come home again! Definitely at Christmastime- but that just seems so far away! It was great to have the whole family together again though- it only for a few days.
6 comments:
What a fun week! Kenna looks fabulous in those goggles!
That picture of Kennedy has to end up in her wedding video! (Not that I am jumping the gun or anything :o)
YAY!! That looks really fun! I bet it was good to have them back in town!
I can't believe that we actually did that!! It was so great to come home and see everyone, and to have so much fun together! The pic of Kenna in those googles is pretty AWESOME, I have to say! Oh, Hannon! You complete me!
Hey Shannon! I have been looking at your blog for quite some time you and Melody inspired me to start my own. I got your message and we need to get together I think the girls would have a blast playing together. I can try to help with the hair thing, but for me it has just been trial and error to find what works.!
What a cute blog! I love, love, love the picture of Kenna with the goggles on. Too fun!!
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