While we were having a relaxing vacation in Iceland my mom and Grandpa J took over at the farm. They had to do all the animal chores, keep the kids entertained, do all the cooking, teach for me at co-op school, and keep up with all the house chores. They did an amazing job and the kids were so sad to see them go. I am glad that the kids were able to make so many happy memories together with them.
Before we left I gave mom a little coaching on the pottery class that she would be teaching for me at co-op school.
The kiddos were spoiled with food treats while we were away- Lucky Charms, McDonalds, IHOP, store-bought bread... it was everything they were hoping for and more.
Grandpa J and Grandmama put up the pool for the kids (a task we are often to lazy to do, and usually just tell them to play in the sprinkler instead):
They went shopping and each of the kiddos got a new outfit:
They went to Storytime at the library:
Here they are all ready for church:
They got a pro-pilot tour from Grandpa J of the Udvar-Hazy Museum near Dulles Airport. They were especially excited to see planes that Grandpa J flew in the Marines and could tell them all about. Grandpa J has lots of good stories.
Grandpa J's plane:
And of course, seeing the space shuttle up close is always so amazing.
They went up to the sky tower and watched planes landing and taking off:
They watched "The Sound of Music" for the first time.
They joined Uncle P and the cousins to do the annual "Buddy Walk":
Grandmama successfully taught the kids in my co-op class to make coil pots:
And they had a big family party with Great Grandpa, Aunt C. and Uncle P:
I am so glad my Grandpa got to see the farm. I knew that he would love it.
My Italian uncle making spaghetti and meatballs from scratch:
My party planing daughter A set-up this rock painting activity for the cousins:
I am told that they kept Great Grandpa busy reading for a long time that night:
They had fun times with Aunt C. She is still waiting for grandchildren of her own!
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