Our house has been filled with family and I absolutely LOVE it. I love watching Jack and McKenna interact with their grandparents and Uncle David, who is basically a grandpa : ) Jack adores his G-Mum, or G-Mama as he calls her, Pa, Jamma, Uncle David, Poppa and Grandma Bettino. My uncle came into town the weekend before Thanksgiving and experienced what everyday living is like in our household because we didn't really leave the house : ) He chased Jack outside, hung with McKenna on the couch and watch football with Matt. So good to see him and spend time together. I think Matt was also very excited to have him there to watch some good football games.
My mom flew into town later that day and we had a fun few days with her and were able to celebrate her birthday. She was very helpful with the kids. Having your mom in town... nothing like it. She jumped in wherever there was a need- helping with meals, waking up early with Jack, giving baths... it was really nice to have a break. She also let us sneak away to Disneyland for a date night. Once McKenna was down for the night, Matt and I were able to leave her and Jack reading books and head out for ADULT rides! It was so fun. We only went on four rides because it was so stinking crowded, but we had so much fun just the two of us : ) I kind of felt like we were in high school on a date. Loved my one on one time with him and no strollers or sippy cups!! We also went out to dinner at the best new restaurant in Ladera- Selma's. YUM! But I am on a dairy free diet (sad) and couldn't get any pizza... but my mom and Matt shared a pesto pizza and we gave her one of my favorite Barefoot cookbooks. We went home and looked through the recipes together and I gave her some tips I've learned along the way. SO thankful she was able to come down!
Matt's parents came down a couple weeks ago. I made some meatballs and we enjoyed a yummy lunch, topped off with some elephant ear cookies. They were so good and so simple to make. Jack loves playing with Poppa and Kenna loved cooing and talking to her grandma : ) Love having them come down to hang!
We are so thankful for our loving family. Their support is huge... especially during this season of life.
Disneyland Date
The castle
Uncle David and Jack being silly
Love your posts :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture of McKenna smiling with your mom is precious. Baby Kenna is so adorable!