Wednesday, June 08, 2011

A visit from my dad

My dad came to town to take care of me this last weekend. Yes, I am the spoiled favorite daughter (or so I think). It was perfectly timed because I was feeling super tired from nightly nursing and not very motivated to entertain the kids during the day. Enter SUPER DAD and voila! I had help during the day and got to take naps! :) Plus I really love hanging out with my dad. I've always been a daddy's girl. And proud of it.

We did a lot of playing outside, wrestling, reading books, creating imaginary worlds, eating yummy food, and more. He took us all to the zoo where we got to see a really cool butterfly exhibit. That was my favorite part. The butterflies sure seemed happy amongst the flowers as opposed to the monkeys that seemed totally depressed in their boring little cages. We also got to go to the park and let the kids run around in the water.

Grandpa Wayne was a smash hit with Afton and Ben because he paid total attention to them. Ben loved saying his name and it was Grandpa Wayne this and Grandpa Wayne that every second. Cade loved being snuggled by his grandpa and took some very satisfying naps on his chest.

Thanks Dad for coming to visit! We loved every minute you were here and miss you already!

And here come the pictures...
Grandpa meeting his newest grandchild (#9)


At the zoo:
Cool butterfly that landed on the stroller. We think he liked the color...
The superhero costumes Grandpa gave to the kids. Hours of entertainment!
Ben about to get water dumped on his head at the park:

Our newest family photo

7 comments:

Rachel said...

Awww! Your dad seems like the coolest grandpa ever! You guys look great. Hope you're surviving okay!

Julie said...

Those are some great pictures! That is so great your dad could come and stay.

wendys said...

That is way fun. I love the new costumes!

Jessica said...

Ah, you guys are so dang cute! I love the family picture. I wished we lived closer...I would love to hang out and let you take naps when you need them!

michaelstubbs said...

My grandparents never gave me a batman suit. Your dad is awesome. Great pictures.

Jangs said...

I am so glad Wayne got to play with the kids. He is so cool. Love the pictures. And more super heroes! They will be unstoppable now!. Love the family picture.

Cassie said...

Such a cute family! How nice that the grands can come and spend time with you.