Still Playing Catch Up

My mom was able to fly back with me from Guatemala because I had vericose vein surgery on my leg (my pregnancy with Gav did a number on me). She helped take care of the kids and keep me off my feet for a while, which I GREATLY appreciated. I think she realized what a crazy, loud house we have, but also realized how much we loved having her around and how much my kids really miss her when she's gone.

 

Just some cute shots of Gavin with a sucker one afternoon - he was SO happy with this thing!

 

 

We are just loving our big backyard - the kids love to have water fights out there.

 

 

Brighton and Sydney performed in their dance recital earlier this month, Brighton for her Hip Hop class and Sydney did tap from her tap/ballet class. Call me crazy, butI just love dance recital time!

 

And Carter sang his infamous "Do Lord" song in his preschool end of year performance (amongst other songs). Very fun!

 

 

Guatemala Visit

Gavin and I were able to go visit my parents in Guatemala for 5 days for the first time since they moved there back in August. I loved having that alone time with them and finally being able to see where they live! The weather there is perfect - hi's in the 70's and lo's in the 50's year round. We were able to do some little road trips as well, which was fun (and Gavin made rather interesting at times). I have learned that he's not much of a traveler, but it was 3 adults to 1 kid the whole time, so definitely manageable. Thanks Chris and Lauren for all your help with the 3 older kids!

Here we are in Lake Atitlan. The volcanoes in the background were beautiful and the grounds at the hotel were just as pretty as can be.

 

 

My dad and I hiked up the mountain and did the 9 zip lines down while my mom stayed back with Gavers. SO much fun!

 

I also loved Antigua with their cobblestone streets and colorful homes and shops. Here we are shopping at the local markets.

 

 

Thanks for such a fun trip, Mom and Dad! I love you!