Andy's dad and stepmom came for a long weekend visit, and we filled it with as many activities as we possibly could! We read books one morning.
Then we headed to the Cleveland Zoo where I saw giraffes RUN - it was beautiful! Kids were exhausted by the end and slept in the car on the way to eat at Friendly's.
We splurged and bought the $1 bird food. The kids all LOVE to feed the birds. These weren't super-friendly and would only land on Andy.
We finished the night going to the Akron Aeros AA baseball game. Super fun, but VERY long as it was a double-header that went into extra innings. We HAD to stay for the fireworks, which really were amazing.
The boys all brought their baseball mitts, which paid off when Andy caught a foul ball! He kindly gave it Ben, who hasn't stopped playing with it since. He was even able to take it to school to show his class.
Saturday we slept in, care of a late Friday night. We went to Ben's t-ball game, then headed to the hotel for a few hours of swimming! The kids were in Heaven; it's been so long since they have been in a pool. They just love the water and all the people to play with!
Sunday we went to church then spent the rest of the afternoon playing in the yard. These $1 beach balls I bought for the pool have created hours and hours of enjoyment. They played volleyball for a long time!
Annie practiced closing her hands to catch a ball...
And there is always the stack-en-up game! We also played baseball and threw the frisbee for awhile. Such a beautiful day outside!
Ben wanted to take a little break to write letters, so Grandma Maas indulged him. Out came the bed trays, paper, envelopes and markers!
It was a great trip. Unfortunately, they left, Andy went out of town, and I was left to go back to everyday life, one where I actually had to make meals again!
Then we headed to the Cleveland Zoo where I saw giraffes RUN - it was beautiful! Kids were exhausted by the end and slept in the car on the way to eat at Friendly's.
We splurged and bought the $1 bird food. The kids all LOVE to feed the birds. These weren't super-friendly and would only land on Andy.
We finished the night going to the Akron Aeros AA baseball game. Super fun, but VERY long as it was a double-header that went into extra innings. We HAD to stay for the fireworks, which really were amazing.
The boys all brought their baseball mitts, which paid off when Andy caught a foul ball! He kindly gave it Ben, who hasn't stopped playing with it since. He was even able to take it to school to show his class.
Saturday we slept in, care of a late Friday night. We went to Ben's t-ball game, then headed to the hotel for a few hours of swimming! The kids were in Heaven; it's been so long since they have been in a pool. They just love the water and all the people to play with!
Sunday we went to church then spent the rest of the afternoon playing in the yard. These $1 beach balls I bought for the pool have created hours and hours of enjoyment. They played volleyball for a long time!
Annie practiced closing her hands to catch a ball...
And there is always the stack-en-up game! We also played baseball and threw the frisbee for awhile. Such a beautiful day outside!
Ben wanted to take a little break to write letters, so Grandma Maas indulged him. Out came the bed trays, paper, envelopes and markers!
It was a great trip. Unfortunately, they left, Andy went out of town, and I was left to go back to everyday life, one where I actually had to make meals again!
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Thanks for posting such great pictures and comments. Looks like you had a really great time!
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