We had such a wonderful visit with my parents last week. During their visit last fall we drove all over the state of Maine (it felt like it anyway). So this year we stayed home almost all week. It was heavenly!
Dad worked on lots of projects throughout the week. I kept saying "Dad, you are supposed to be relaxing" only to be met with the same response every time. "I am relaxing... I'm not doing anything that I don't want to do." Here's a list of projects he accomplished:
Fixed our chimney (replaced a pipe/damper/straightened the chimney)
Cleaned the ashes out of the woodstove
Bought a chainsaw!
Cut wood, split wood, stacked wood (2 1/2 cords stacked)
Fixed the boat
Played with the kids
Fixed the washer
Changed spark plugs on the car
Helped Chad put in doors at the church
I don't think my mom EVER slows down. Every time I turned around she was washing dishes or picking up something or helping with the kids. It may have been their vacation, but it certainly was relaxing for me! Every time we are together Chad wants her to fix brisket and ranch potato salad... so yummy! This time she also made pulled pork... delicious.
This week mom and I worked on two cakes together: one for a 90 year old man in our church and one for Caylyn. It was SO special to work along side her on these projects and I will cherish those memories forever!
Happy 90th Birthday, Mr. Staples!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were days of shopping, relaxing, working at the house.
Caylyn- the novice tiara wearer.
Headed out to play... or work.
Little helper
Yummy new apple recipe... definitely making this again!
Hauling wood.
Thursday, we took off for a ride and drove to Medway/Millinocket. We had a great time enjoying the scenery and looking at houses. We had lunch at a yummy little "hole-in-the-wall" place in Millinocket then walked around downtown.
Posing in dowtown Millinocket
Trying to get a picture of the matching girls!
Sweetest picture of Papa and Trent. :)
Nana kisses are the best!
Papa sure knows how to entertain a hungry boy waiting for his lunch.
Penobscot River (I think) in Medway.
Earlier in the week we'd been given a box of oranges. Dad bought a little hand juice squeezer (or whatever they're called) and we started squeezing orange juice. Mom, Dad, and I took turns and 2ish hours later we had a full gallon of freshly squeezed orange juice! It is SO much darker and tastier than store-bought!
Friday, Chad and dad put some new doors in at the church. We always laugh at their time estimates because you know it's going to take longer than they first think. As they were finishing up, Mom and I went over to help with cleanup.
Saturday morning we loaded up and headed to Augusta for a late birthday party for Caylyn. (This kid is going to think she gets 2 parties every year.) We had a very nice time with both sets of parents, Chad's grand-parents and two of his cousins.
Caylyn got a book from Gramma and Grampa, two dolls and home-made cards from cousin Lucy and family, stuffed animals from Nannie and Papa, and a Snow White dress and Princess beauty set (blowdryer, curling iron, straightener, brush, perfume bottle and lipstick) from Nana and Papa! She loved ALL her presents and gasped as she opened each one. :)
Giving the men advice on mechanics...
Helping Daddy do the man's work.
Visiting...
My favorite moments throughout the week consisted of watching my parents enjoy the kids and the kids enjoy them. As soon as we pulled up to the airport and Caylyn saw dad she started yelling "Papa! It's Papa!" They had such a great time together...
Thank you Nana and Papa for coming to visit!
We love you so much.
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