Grandparents visit and sibling fun!

This past weekend Grandma and Grandpa Griesbaum came for a visit to Monticello! John's Great Grandma McCormick is recovering from heart surgery, so we weren't too sure if they would make it, but we are sure glad they did! We are also so grateful that Grandma is recovering well from her surgery. I wouldn't expect anything less - she is a tough gal!

We had great weather and were able to spend a lot of time outside. Kolton came too and Gavyn just loves playing with Kolton. It was so nice to visit, share our home with them, and have a relaxing weekend. 

Enjoying the breeze

There was no lacking in attention for Miss Alli

The chickens also like to be part of the group

The boys

The girl

Alli with Grandpa

We took a walk Sunday morning at Allerton and got to see some beautiful peonies. 

He looks so small in that big field

Alli with Grandma

It was a hot morning!

This week I have been getting ready for our family trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota. We'll be in Wisconsin at my Mom's property until Tuesday and then headed up to Black Duck Lake for a week and a couple days. We are very excited - but having two kids requires LOTS of planning! I can't believe it takes me a week to get ready, and even longer to plan everything. I must have 10 different lists of things I need and have do get done. Not to mention the weather is a mystery. AND I've dedicated myself to making all of our snacks and meals instead of buying processed foods. That means I've been making a lot of crackers, granola bars, bread, and making spice mixes, etc. So we have spent a good amount of time at home this week. 

This morning the weather wasn't very play-friendly, so we stayed inside and reunited with toys a crafts. Gavyn and Allisyn are interacting more and more each day and it just makes my heart so happy. Alli absolutely adores Gavyn and thinks he is hilarious, and Gavyn drinks up that admiration and loves doting on her. While in my packing frenzy I snapped a few pictures of them having a great time together.