My dad and Rhonda were able to come for a weekend visit last Friday through Sunday. It was nice to have them in our home and be able to see and talk to them in person. It was a good visit and the kids and I enjoyed having them here. Hailey left a note on their bed and made some chocolate rice krispy treats for dessert on Friday night. We chatted, watched Avatar, ate 3 meals (this delighted Brady because he just usually gets dinner) and went to Hafer park for a bit on Saturday. We made homemade vanilla ice cream for dessert. I have been enjoying making ice cream this summer. Sunday we went to church, came home and waited for the roast to be done and made our way to the hotel which was right by the airport. Thanks for coming to see us Papa and Rhonda. Sorry about this mishap in Idaho and that darn door!

"Welcome. We love you. Hailey, Hunter, Brady, Camey. You will be staying here while you are here."

Hailey enjoyed showing Papa the iPad and playing a game of checkers.

At the park, Papa tried out the zip line. I didn't get my camera out quick enough to capture it but he did go a bit. His upper body is strong but he was too tall and unable to keep his knees bent for long. I was shocked to see him try and grateful he didn't hit the floor. He had fun throwing the handle back and forth and seeing how far it would go!

The ducks were eating the bread pieces right out of their fingers. They really enjoyed that!

Brady blow torching marshmallows for our smores!

Before they left, I requested a quick picture to be taken. Brady told them I was just a little bit like my mom. This used to bug me a lot but over the past few years I have come to like this and I didn't care one bit that I asked for a photo. I wanted one for memory sake. Just like my mom did :)

* Just noticed that Hailey is holding her arms in a ballet pose and Hunter is doing... well....