There has been lots of fun to be had around our house the last few weeks. Since I had another c-section, I can't pick up CJ; so, I have to have someone with me. That has translated into a willing line of grandparents coming to visit. We are so thankful for the time they gave up to do this. They don't seem to think it is such a bad way to spend their vacation days though!
Here are some of the countless fun things:
CJ and Gran had SO much fun making a tent one day. They played and played in there and even had a picnic lunch.
Right after we came home with Will, we had TWO grandmas at our house... talk about spoiling! CJ had fun grilling and giving Gran and Nannie things to eat that he cooked.
CJ loves to play "night-night." One day he and Nannie played "night-night" for a loooong time. Since he is usually way to busy for snuggles these days, it was a great way for Nannie to sneak them in.
And here is a perfect example of why grandparents love to come. Can you think of something better to have sitting in your lap?
When Nannie and Papa both came, CJ got his Christmas presents from them. One of his favorites was the tool box. He and Papa had lots of fun with it. I was really impressed Papa was able teach him to use the screwdriver. I thought he wouldn't have the fine motor skills, but he is a pro at it!
Granddad also got to come for a super-quick visit. He's coming back next week, so he'll get more loving time in too.
And the final fun visit was when ALL the Hetzels came to town! For Bobbie's Christmas present all three boys committed to bringing their whole families to Columbus to take a family picture. It has been 7 years since we were all in the same place to do this, and over 10 since there was a professional picture taken of everyone. Kayley and Lexi came up early with Nannie and Papa and got in some extra loving time with Will and CJ. There are such great helpers too. I love the sweet young ladies they are turning into. (And if you can't tell them apart, the first two pictures are of Kayley and the last one is Lexi.)
Then on Sunday, the rest of Bud's family came. We all had lots of fun playing! Uncle Scott got some good loving in with Jayden...
Bud and Scott had fun playing with CJ's blocks. This of course ended in Bud throwing blocks at the tower Scott kept trying to build. Some things never change.
And then Bud and Scott decided to give Bobbie a heart attack before we could get everyone together for a picture. We have a big hill in our back yard. We had a box that Scott's new table saw came in. And we had two brothers with a crazy streak. All these things added up to CJ and Jayden getting put into the box and being pushed down the hill. All started out well...
but if you look right behind Bud in this picture, you'll notice a dead juniper bush. About a milli-second after I snapped this picture, he hit it and almost fell off a 5 foot drop. Luckily, he recovered, and Bobbie's heart eventually started beating again. :)
Jayden had already been rescued at this point, but he liked it about as much as CJ did. Poor babies... but I think it is only the beginning of the crazy things these guys are going to endure when their daddies get together to play.
Then CJ and Jayden had fun running around the yard. This picture looks like CJ is attacking Jayden, but it is the end of a hug gone bad...
CJ wanted to try again, but Jayden was off to something else...
but then came back for more. SO SWEET! They are going to have so much fun together as they grow up.
Richard and Krista came in Monday afternoon for our photo shoot, but in the chaos of getting everyone fed, getting everyone dressed and naps, I didn't take any pictures! Bad me!!! But stay tuned for pictures from the photo shoot. They should be ready in a few weeks. I can hardly wait.
While we love our little family of four, we love our big family too. We feel so blessed to have so many people who love us and love our kiddos!
