Family Time

After Eliza was born we were lucky enough to have my mom and dad come visit for a few weeks.  It was amazing to have them here and the kids absolutely loved it!  My parents helped clean, entertain the boys, cook, keep us company, played games in the evening with Drew and I and it was just a ton of fun having them here!  The boys loved having Grandma read to them and loved goofing off and playing around with Grandpa.  My dad was also nice enough to do a bunch of barbecuing and dutch oven cooking for us while he was here.  Drew and I hadn't done much dutch oven cooking before so it was nice to have my dad here to help break in our dutch ovens and show us how to properly use them.

We had an awesome time and I am so grateful to the wonderful families both Drew and I have that are so helpful and supportive. I know we all miss Grandma and Grandpa now that they went home but I am so grateful for the time we had together and for the fact that we will get to see them again in less than 2 months.  We are so lucky that we get to see our families so often!

The boys loved having Grandma read to them.

Alden loved being Grandpa's little helper while he cooked enchilada pie in the dutch oven. We got to try enchilada pie, apple crisp and dutch oven potatoes in the dutch oven while my dad was here.  They were all delicious!

Eliza got tons of attention from everyone while my parents were here.

I loved that I was able to sit and hold Eliza more than I would have been able to if my parents weren't here since they helped entertain and take care of the boys.

Anders loved any chance he got to put on his shoes and go outside to play or go on walks.

He loves playing on his slide!

Grandpa and Alden enjoying some orange rolls outside!

We told Alden that the orange rolls were dutch oven cinnamon rolls and so he decided they were okay...silly kid. 

Eliza getting to come outside for a few minutes while the kids played with Grandma and Grandpa.  Alden always wants to check on her and give her kisses.  It is really sweet.

Little Eliza looking around.

It is so fun watching Eliza be more aware and start showing more personality.

Sweet baby girl!

Grandma and Grandpa enjoying time with the kids!

It was wonderful having my parents around when Drew went back to work so that I had more help during the day.  Drew loved coming home and seeing his sweet baby girl and boys.

Eliza resting in her boppy.

More cuddle time with Eliza!  I love new baby cuddles!

Grandpa is so loved by his Grandsons!  They love having him around!

Drew enjoying more baby cuddles after work.  I am so grateful for a wonderful husband, parents and kids who made the first weeks with Eliza wonderful and made the adjustment to 3 kids much easier!