Saturday morning around 6:30, Erin and I took off on an EIGHTEEN MILE RUN for our marathon training while Tanner and Scott got to work on the deck. Back in Mountain View, dad had ran his EIGHTEEN MILES starting at 4:30...crazy I know...and then he and mom loaded up to come to our home for a visit! Luckily, they were able to pick up some extra "baggage" (aka my older brother, Kyle) in Harrison along the way! I love when family comes to visit. We are blessed with two great sets of parents who come see us here in Cave Springs. It is quite a drive at over 3 hours, but I love every second of it. Now, "visitor prep time" is not my finest hour, as I tend to have OCD traits that, I admit, make me a rather annoyingly, crazy house cleaner. What can I say, I like to show off the home I am so proud to share with Tanner, Digo, and Faye. Everyone truly came to see the wonderfully amazing deck Tan has built, yes, still a proud wife. When mom, dad, and Kyle finally got here, I think we were out the back door on THE DECK within 30 seconds. They, as all should be, were blown away by his handy work. Once again, nice work Tan!
Weekends with family literally fly by! We play the "how many family fun activities can you pack into 24 hours" game. The boys-Kyle, dad, Tanner, and Scott-went out to Academy to get Kyle some golfing essentials he couldn't live without, while the girls-Mom, Erin, and I-stayed here to prep dinner. I LOVE time in the kitchen with my mom and sister, there is no better bonding two girls can have with their wonderful mom. *Sidebar...Thanks mom for showing us how to love a kitchen and make the most of every second spent cooking with and for family* When the boys returned from "guy time," we all loaded up to visit the recently finished Crystal Bridges Museum. Our quick 10 minute drive there ended up in a 45 minute search for the main entrance. Who knew a HUGE museum could be so hard to find, right Scott & Erin? : ) We made it exactly 30 minutes before close, so all we had time for was a quick run through one section. Oh well, the area we saw was unbelievable and we all can't wait to go back for a DAY at the museum. After our outing, we came back home to BBQ sandwiches with all the fixins' and time together laughing like we always do. Man oh man, I love the sound of a HOME full of laughter.
This morning, we all woke up early, too early for a weekend, but being an early riser runs in the family. Digo and Faye gladly woke Kyle up the couch as they full-on mauled him within 2 seconds of noticing him on the couch! Coffee, oatmeal blueberry muffins, and a fruit salad...What a way to start a morning! Kyle's one comment, "Where is the bacon?" Come on Kyle, you should have known I would have brought on the healthy full force! I couldn't ask for anything more than a house full of family, it is a blessing to be a part of such a strong family and now starting my own with Tanner. After a few more moments walking in awe around the deck, everyone loaded up and headed out.
Tanner, Mom, Dad, Kyle, Scott, & Erin--Thanks for every moment of memories and laughs.
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| Mom shopping in Erin & Scott's "Wedding Room". I like it, it means they have to visit us often! |
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| Had to get a family photo on THE DECK. |
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| That is as close as I could get to the group with a 10 second timer...not blessed with speed. |
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| Dad gave us 2 benches he built for Erin & Scott's wedding. Love them, thanks dad! |
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| Man, what a happy drive way full of cars! |
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| Looking over the deck one last time, and of course watching the puppies. |
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| Dad admiring my handyman husband's work! : ) |
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