Weekend with the 'Grands'

Last weekend, Dad and Natalia (Grandad and G Natty) came to visit. It was a great weekend looking back. I put that disclaimer because my three-some (plus the dogs) seemed to be having a serious meltdown.

Examples:
1) Allie had an allergic reaction to her shots at the vet and got all kinds of swollen and lethargic on Friday
2) Allie rolled in a big pile of ants and was blotchy red and puffy....Dad and Max rushed her to the vet on Saturday
3) Maddie had her first fever and was acting all kinds of crazy - now if you have had kids you know that the first time your kid is sick you go into complete freak-out mode debating between buzzing your pediatrician's cell phone and rushing your kid to the ER. Luckily, we have some neighbor friends who have had the drill before. They recommended children's tylenol to break the fever. It did, but it was a stressful day to say the least.

Wrapped into all the drama, was a great weekend!

Saturday lunch at Babe's....two meal options on the menu: fried chicken or chicken fried steak. Awesome!
Still waiting......

Maddie had enough fried chicken and needed a nap.....

So did Henry! In fact, so did Max, Tim and Natalia who all also took a nap. That left Dad glued to the TV for every football game on earth that became the 'big' game which meant they were all important. That left Misty and me to converse. Family time is great, no matter how you slice it. ;)

Maddie wanted to sit on the couch like a big girl!

Tim and Reese enjoying an afternoon cocktail and a little football.

Cousin business!

Cousin playtime. Maddie and Henry sported Longhorn gear in honor of the team's off-weekend. Hook 'em kids!

This photo has so much more than meets the eye. At first you see Dad and Maddie. Then, you see Max and Reese off to the right and sweet Henry int he swing behind Dad's left shoulder.

The night ended with a round of Cranium in which we all ended up in stitches by Misty's humming....if that's what you want to call it.