We arrived home Sunday evening about 9:30...a bit tuckered out but feeling great joy about the time we spent with Paul and his family in McKinney, TX.
This was our first time meeting Autumn and the four boys. What a treat! Everyone seemed to feel right at home as soon as the door was opened.
Our first evening was rather short since our flight was delayed getting there. Nevertheless, Paul fixed a wonderful meal and we had some initial greetings and getting-to-know-you with everyone. Naturally, Trystan stole the show, but we expected that in the beginning. Dawson and I got to spend some time working on his bike, with Clay's help, so that was special.
Friday, Alice and I took the kids to the community pool and had a wet-n-wild time. Then later that evening we all went out for pizza. It was a full day of fun, laughter, and smiles.
Saturday, was spent around the house playing games and reading books with the kids. Then we had a cook out. Autumn's parents came over so we had the privilege of meeting them.
Sunday we went to church together, then came back to the house and Paul made a full brunch for everyone. It was delicious. Later, they all got ready to head to the pool and we said our goodbyes.
This is one big and high energy family. All the kids "mix" well and seem to have a genuine love for each other. Of course, mom and dad have their hands full with the different ages and the "things brothers do to brothers" but all in all it was a joy to see everyone working together. Of course, Ashlee, being the only girl, has special status but does well with all her brothers.
Alice and I were really blessed and happy to see the joy and love they all share together. It was a very special time for us.
We've got some pictures below, so we hope you enjoy our family.
Our next trip is to WA in August to see Heather, Ben and the boys. We are looking forward to that with some excitement as well.
Uhm...we may have to get a bigger house should we ever decide to have them all over at once! That would be four adults and eight grand kids! Oh my!!!
We are so very thankful for them all!
This was our first time meeting Autumn and the four boys. What a treat! Everyone seemed to feel right at home as soon as the door was opened.
Our first evening was rather short since our flight was delayed getting there. Nevertheless, Paul fixed a wonderful meal and we had some initial greetings and getting-to-know-you with everyone. Naturally, Trystan stole the show, but we expected that in the beginning. Dawson and I got to spend some time working on his bike, with Clay's help, so that was special.
Friday, Alice and I took the kids to the community pool and had a wet-n-wild time. Then later that evening we all went out for pizza. It was a full day of fun, laughter, and smiles.
Saturday, was spent around the house playing games and reading books with the kids. Then we had a cook out. Autumn's parents came over so we had the privilege of meeting them.
Sunday we went to church together, then came back to the house and Paul made a full brunch for everyone. It was delicious. Later, they all got ready to head to the pool and we said our goodbyes.
This is one big and high energy family. All the kids "mix" well and seem to have a genuine love for each other. Of course, mom and dad have their hands full with the different ages and the "things brothers do to brothers" but all in all it was a joy to see everyone working together. Of course, Ashlee, being the only girl, has special status but does well with all her brothers.
Alice and I were really blessed and happy to see the joy and love they all share together. It was a very special time for us.
We've got some pictures below, so we hope you enjoy our family.
Our next trip is to WA in August to see Heather, Ben and the boys. We are looking forward to that with some excitement as well.
Uhm...we may have to get a bigger house should we ever decide to have them all over at once! That would be four adults and eight grand kids! Oh my!!!
We are so very thankful for them all!
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Looks like fun! Glad you guys had a good time.
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