Grandmas

After Thad's baptism we were lucky enough to have his grandmas stay for a little bit longer. Grandma Teresa only got to stay for one more day and Grandma Cindy got to stay for three more, so we soaked up as much of them as we could!

  

We had a wonderful Sunday at church and then Todd and Kelsie came down to spend time with Grandma Teresa before she flew out the next morning.

June wasn't shy at all and also loved hanging out with Grandma Cindy!

We had a yummy dinner and fun evening together! 

After Todd and Kelsie left, Grandma Cindy told Thad about how when she was little she didn't go to church with her family, but she went because she wanted to and loved the way she felt when she was there. She told a story about how she went with her dad to work in the fields one Sunday and remembered the Primary Program was that day, but that her dad couldn't leave to take her back home so she could go. She said a little prayer and Heavenly Father listened by giving her dad's equipment a flat tire! He couldn't finish up his work so they left earlier than he thought they would be able to and she was able to make it back in time!

The other story she told was about the day of her baptism. She had been looking forward to it for so long and the morning of her mom woke up sick and said they wouldn't be able to make it that day. She was heart broken. But she knew what to do and got down on her knees to say a prayer. A few hours later after her mom was able to rest, she woke up feeling totally normal and they were able to attend the baptisms. 

I loved that Thad was able to hear these stories and I hope he (and all my kids) can have the same faith my beautiful mother had/has. I love her.

Eve wanted to look smart when she said goodbye to Grandma Teresa, so she stole her glasses!

Even though Grandma Teresa's trip was so fast, we were so glad she was able to make it to Texas for Thad's special weekend!

Grandma Cindy stayed to play and we headed up to the Silos for a girl's day out and had a ton of fun! We didn't have to stay long to have a wonderful time.

It was windy but it was awesome!

The next day we were able to join Thad for lunch and then head to Wes' school so Grandma Cindy could be his guest reader.

Wes chose "I Broke My Trunk" by Mo Willems for his book and the kids loved it! 

I didn't get any pictures of them "bandaging" up their own trunks, but that was our little activity we did afterwards.

Wes was so glad Grandma Cindy was able to do this while she was there, such a fun memory for both of them!

Thad was so happy when he got home from school that day and Grandma surprised him with highlighters for his new scriptures- 

It's the little things, people.

And even though she got to stay longer than Grandma Teresa, it was still too short. We're so glad she came and didn't want to see her go. The boys tried to stay up until 9 to say goodbye because we went to my Relief Society activity, but they didn't make it. 

 Eve was wide awake and would barely even hold still for a kiss! Grandma got one, though!

We all went to bed early because her flight left at 6 a.m. and just like that she was gone. We are so grateful for these times we get to spend with our wonderful grandmas and hope they keep coming wherever we are. Love you!!