A Week in May at the Enz’s
24 Jul 2010 2 Comments
Jeremy and Sarah decided they had not yet seen enough of the world, so they decided to take an Alaskan Cruise! Hhhmmmmm, but they had 4 things that needed to be taken care of. These 4 things even had names: Brayden, David, Rachel, and Jacob. What to do? What to do? I know! We’ll ask Mom to help! She’s a sucker for this kind of thing…..she even thinks it’s a vacation and it’s FUN! So Gramma Holcomb made a trip to Avon, Indiana to take care of these precious ‘things’! It wore her out, but she did have a great time!
See that innocent face? Isn't it cute??Doesn't he look so angelic??!!
Well, I certainly learned a lot while I was the authority figure in the house. I learned that it is the kids and their schedules that really run the house and I didn’t even really have time to take many photos while I was there!! Brayden and David were at school most of the day so the 2 that needed my daytime attention are sitting right here! We read scriptures every morning and had family prayer every morning before the boys had to meet the bus and then we had a few hours to read, play, dance, do dishes, sweep the floor, run to the store, and decide what to have for lunch! Boy, the time went quickly! After lunch it was time to try to convince the 2 little ones that Gramma needed a nap (or at least some quiet time!) I don’t think I managed to do that even once! Poor tired Gramma!!
On Saturday it was our only real chance to get over to Cissna Park to see Great
Gramma Boyce and wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
Brayden and David went on an overnight campout with Grampa Enz the night before and so Saturday morning Rachel, Jacob and Gramma got their baths and/or showers and got ready for the trip. When the big boys got home they took quick showers and then we were in the van and off to Cissna……oh wait, before we hit the road we did the drive through McDonalds thing and everyone had lunch! It would have taken another hour to feed everyone at home (how’s that for rationalization?) Here are some photos of our visit.
Doesn't he look angelic??!!
Saturday before Mothers Day 2010It was a very cold, windy day! (Note the jackets)Aunt Lori came to see great gramma and us too!
Once we had said our goodbyes and all got back into the van, the kids were expecting a chance to play at what they called the ‘Best Park in the Whole World”! Well, it was a pretty cold, windy day and the hour was late, but I said I’d give them 5 minutes to play……I thought by then they would all be freezing and ready to get back in the warm van…….Anyway, I ended up giving them at least 12 minutes to make all the rounds on the play equipment! I must say, it is a very nice park!!!!
Blurry....ouch!Isn't he soooo cute??!They were moving very fast!
David in his hoodie and shorts!
At the end of the week I had had the opportunity to see Brayden and David doing their Karate stuff and climbing a wall and a rope, heard them practice piano every day (they are very good!), and I even helped a little with the homework! Rachel had her playgroup one of the mornings I was there and Jacob learned to ride the little wooden bike. I learned that while Rachel doesn’t like bread, she loves Fazoli’s garlic bread sticks! They LOVE Kraft macaroni and cheese, Drumsticks frozen treats, and pizza! While we may not have done anything really great and exciting, it was a good week and Gramma got through it! Thanks you guys for giving me this opportunity!! I love you all…………………
Jul 24, 2010 @ 18:36:32
We really appreciated your sacrifice. The kids had a great time with you. We knew they were in good hands so we could relax. And relax we did… and hike and swim and kayak and ride horses and take a spin class and dance and eat good food and climb up a glacier. THANKS!!!!
Jul 24, 2010 @ 20:30:34
I hope I will get another opportunity soon!!