Nana and Papa's visit!

Well, its been almost a month since Nana and Papa drove out our driveway heading back to Washington. We miss them dearly. The time we spent was not quite enough time at all. Really, I don't know if we could ever get enough time together where we were satisfied. Its such a blessing to have such incredible in-laws. God has truly blessed me way beyond what I ever thought possible for our relationship to be. I do not think of them as my in-laws that is the only way to communicate to others who they are, but they are so much more. I truly feel like their daughter. They love, support, and encourage me unconditionally. Nana is one of my dearest most precious friends. I really don't think words can express how much I admire, love, and care for this amazing woman. I am so grateful for her. Praying that this doesn't happen, but if something ever did our story would be "Ruth and Naomi". Obviously, there is some difference since I do already have children, but I think you understand.

Now, let's see if I can actually remember all the things we did while they were here. This time around they were just involved in all of our activities really. We didn't have much time to go off anywhere, but we still had a great time. They arrived on Tuesday September 14th. They got to rest for a bit and then we headed off for Jaycee's soccer practice. The next 2 days were spent at home with church on Wednesday night. Friday morning the kids and I headed South to Amy and Michael's wedding. Nana and Papa went to Wichita Falls, TX to shop. It was wonderful having them at Jaycee's first soccer game on Saturday. The rest of our Saturday we played at the house and watched football. Sunday we all went to church and then came home ate pizza, napped, and watched NASCAR. On Monday, Jackson spent the day with Papa, Byron worked, and us girls had a fun day together. We went to Duncan and made all the little fun, unique stores. Moms you know the ones that I am talking about the ones you NEVER take kids into. That was quite the treat for all of us. That was also Jaycee's first time to visit the library. She LOVED it. We came home with a huge stack of books for the kids. Tuesday was a home day with soccer thrown in that evening. Wednesday was church and Nana had a private viewing of the pre-school choir that Jaycee sings in at church. It was quite the treat for Nana. Thursday we went up to Oklahoma City to the Stockyards, had lunch at Cattlemen's, and then shopped. Friday we had our own movie night watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Byron and Papa went to Velma's high school football game. Saturday we had 2 soccer games. The kids then went home with my parents. Byron, Papa, Nana, and myself went to Smokin' Joes bbq and then to the Josh Turner concert. It was a great evening! Sunday was church and then we spent the rest of the day soaking up our time with Nana and Papa. I think it was close to 1:00 am before Nana and I went to bed. We knew it would be a while before we could sit and visit face to face, so we were getting in a very good one in hope that it would hold us over until we are able to do it again! (I am already in need of another one, though!)

If you haven't heard, we are coming to Washington in December. We are road tripping!!!! We are leaving out early December 17th with plans to arrive in Washington on December 18th in the evening. We will leave Washington on December 30th. We are only 7 1/2 weeks away from departure! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!