Mimi and Papa's Visit

Mimi and Papa came out at the beginning of October. We were so thankful they were able to come out for the weekend!

Eli really enjoys helping Mimi bake...I think his favorite part is the tasting!

Maggie found a new snuggle partner in Papa!

Another favorite picture of mine...the kids with Mom and Dad!

Happy 40th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Celebrating Mom and Dad's 40th Anniversary!

Cutting the cake...

...and of course kissing...

...their four beautiful children...

...and even more beautiful grandchildren...

...thanks for helping teach us how to love! Happy Anniversary!

More of Mimi & Papa

Eli giggles and giggles when someone 'eats' his fingers...and Papa was more than happy to make his grandson giggle!

More garden time with Mimi

Going to the Zoo...with Mimi & Papa...Part 1

Mom & Dad took some time off of work while we were there so we could take the kids to the Wichita Zoo...it turned out to be a beautiful day for it!

Trinity's favorite animals were the apes, monkeys, and lions- both real and the look-alikes!

Papa & Trinity watching the colorful birds.

Mimi, Eli, & Trinity waiting for Papa...he likes to read all of the signs about the animals and forgets that 2 year olds are only interested in seeing the animals and moving on quickly!

Out and About with Elijah Ray

Here are pics of just Eli doing what he loves to do at 7 months...swing, smile, and take baths!

Daddy & Eli sharing a secret...hmm, what do boys tell each other?!

After bath with Mimi

Baking with Mimi

Mid-January we traveled to Mom and Dad's in Danville to watch one of our newphews, Trevor, play basketball, and to go to another newphew's, Zachery, 3rd birthday party. Trinity's favorite part of the whole weekend was baking with Mimi. She loves to be on the counter helping make whatever I'm cooking or baking. She wants to be stirring or tasting or just sitting on the counter playing with utensils.

Spread it out!

Roll it in the flour- the best part- lots of flour to get everywhere!

Punch it down!

Snuggling with Mimi!!

One last hug before we hit the road! Love you, Mimi!

Trying to help Eli get rid of some gas!

Mimi's Visit!

Mimi, Julie's mom, was able to come out and visit this past weekend and meet Eli. They both loved snuggling up together! Of course, Trinity wanted her time with Mimi and pulled her around the house politely commanding her to, "Sit down." Thanks for coming out, Mom, and for all of the baking you did!! We loved having you and can't wait until you're able to come back!