Gigi and Pop arrived at noon on Thursday. It was bitter sweet because it was just soooo amazing to see them, but we knew we had to leave in less than 24 hours so we made the best out of the short time we had with them. Liam started shaking when he saw them at the airport...he was SO excited! It was honestly the sweetest thing I had ever seen. Rowan was a bit overwhelmed at first and I had to pull over on the way home to calm her down because she was so upset in the backseat. From that point on, though, she was good to go!
I was so happy Rick had taken off of work that day, so we returned home to a freshly mowed lawn and sparkling clean house (my ANAL hubby!) ;)
We spent much of the day showing them around to all of the kids' stuff and also had time to do some grilling and have some drinks on the back patio before night-night time. It was a great day and although it does break my heart that we cannot see them more often, it was an amazing opportunity for them to spend this 4 day alone time with their grandchildren and we are so grateful for the whole thing.
Here are some Thursday pics:
Friday morning we headed to the airport at 7 am for our 9:30 flight...aaaaaaaand headed back to the house for my breast pump at 7:15...of all things, how did I forget that?!?!? ;) Our flight was on time and we were so relaxed for the first time in SOOO long! I read 100 pages of my book and Rick read some magazines my dad had given him and took some naps.
Why yes, we DID neeeeeeeed sleep! ;)
We landed in Miami at 1:00 pm and headed to the bar to have our first drink of vaca. DELISH! Key West puddle jumper took off at 3 pm and we landed on the beautiful island right on time at 3:30. Quick showers and out to meet our friends we had not seen in sooooo long! We did dinner and drinks and did not get back to the hotel til 1:30 am. WHOA that was a LATE night for these two old folks! ;)
Saturday we relaxed by the pool (Rick got FRIED!!!!) all day and then headed to the wedding at 4:30. It was BEAUTIFUL! At the Casa Marina Hotel. GORGEOUS! The boys were a little hot in their suits during the ceremony, but they made it through.
The wedding was so much fun and the food was DELISH! I am so lucky Rick does not eat seafood because I got his shrimp...one shrimp, the size of a lobster. OMG! It was so good.
Sunday we met Jen and Matt for breakfast. Jenn headed to the airport and then Matt, Rick, and I did some shopping and a bit of a Sunday funday. We were back to the hotel by 9, but the boys were DEFINITELY not feeling any pain! ;)
Monday was our last day but we made the best of it. Conch Republic for lunch, some exploring, listened to some live music and even had a drink at the airport bar..which by the way, has an outside sand area. AWESOME! In another life, I want to live in Key West. All went smooth with our flights and we landed at DFW at 11 pm. My parents flew out at 6 am the next morning. :( THANK GOODNESS they got in when they did though because we had some major tornadoes in the area later that day. YIKES!
Report on the kiddos--Liam was great the first day and then got very quiet and my parents felt like he was really sad and missing us. :( Rowan was a HAM the whole time and ate up EVERY minute of the attention. Liam is still calling me Kelly and wants to wear his crocs to bed, but Rowan has finally started sleeping a bit after 4 days. BUT, I would not trade any of it for the world!
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