We were spoiled to have my dad come and spend two whole weeks with us. The kids had so much fun with Papa (Kylie sobbed for days after he left) and I loved having the company and the extra help. He was excited to get a break from the winter blizzards in Indiana and we made sure to take advantage of the beautiful sunny weather with lots of bike rides, park days, BBQ's and hiking. It was also fun having him here for Valentine's day. We had a pink themed breakfast with a little gift bag on everyone's plates. Papa turned into the "Valentine's Santa" with presents stuffed in his shirt, the kids thought it was hilarious. The kids love to pretend like we're at a fancy restraunt so that night we made a fancy dinner with fancy candelight and fancy music and a fancy dessert. It was quite fancy. Not only was he nice enough to watch the kids while we went to Vegas, but he also watched them while we went to a Suns game, thank you! I'm a self proclaimed Daddy's Girl, so I loved having so much one on one time with him. It was especially fun going on a good old fashioned daddy daughter date to see "Avatar". Thanks so much for coming Dad, we love you so much and can't wait to see you again! I have so many pictures, but I'll just limit them to some of my faves...
V-day breakfast and the "Valentine Santa"
Jayden's baseball game
Kylie was so excited to have him chaperone her field trip to the zoo
hiking the "heiroglyphic trail"
Time for the annual polar bear plunge. I am still a proud non-member of this club. Jayden gets the award for staying in the longest (he took a good couple of laps and kept jumping back in. crazy.) and my dad gets the award for jumping in when it was the coldest during a pouring rain storm. Once again, crazy. :)
We all took a 2 hr Sunday nap and left Kylie and Jayden to fend for themselves. We woke up to construction paper confetti covering the lawn and a party zone set up. Here Kylie is giving Papa dance lessons in the pouring rain at the dance station.
kite flying and frisbee golf
We tried going sledding two weekends in a row, the first we got about 15 min away and realized we forgot the sled so we went hiking instead. The second we got to Payson it was freezing, raining, the kids were miserable and there was no snow in sight. After grabbing lunch at the 260 cafe we decided to hike around Tonto Natural Bridge. It was FREEZING, but still fun. The kids liked Papa's rock skipping lessons but complained every step of the hike. So many great memories, thanks for coming dad!!
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I always love getting comments from you because I know Jamie's in blogging mode! I loved looking through all the pictures. What a wonderful time for all of you! I'm glad dad was able to enjoy the sunshine, some of his grandkids and his "pumpkin pie" girl. It looks like you guys were quite the hosts and packed in the fun. I love that Valentine Santa. What a fun grandpa! I also love the picture of Kylie giving him dance lessons in the rain. That's going above and beyond the call of grandpa duty! I think my favorite picture of them all though has to be the one of Maddox with the bike helmet on. That smile is to die for and I could just eat those chubby little cheeks! Watch out ladies!
is it really almost swimming weather!!! your dad is so funny- i can't believe he jumped in :)
How fun! I'm a bit jealous of how much fun you guys had with him. We call my dad "Eeyore" for all of the obvious reasons. What a great dad you have.
Your dad is so cute. I love the Valentine's Santa and the look on Jayden's face in that pic. I miss you Jame, we need to chat soon!
Every time I read your blog it makes we want to take up hiking! What a nice fun dad you have, you are a lucky girl!!!
seriously though. Do ask your dad if he's ever wanted 11 children? I am open for adoption.
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