Grandma and Grandpa's, other

Grandpa did some big fireworks a couple times while we were there.

The Roberts were with us one of the times.

Seth didn't like the loudness so he wore noise-cancelling headphones.

We bribed the kids and went out for ice cream snow cones.

Anika and Seth tried each other's.

Kari liked it too.

My Uncle Arne, Aunt Linda, and cousin Rachelle came to dinner with the two women Rachelle takes care of.  My Uncle Rulon also came with my cousins, Melesa and Reann.

Anika and Aunt Linda played a math game with Popsicle sticks. Aunt Linda also listened to Anika count to about 300 and gave each of my kids a book and stuffed animal.

Seth was very very sweet with Natalie. I was surprised by how comfortable he seemed with her, and how naturally he interacted with her. He talked to her and showed her things. He helped her try things. He pulled a chair over so she could try pumping the top to make it spin. When that didn't work very well he showed her a different way that would allow her to still use it. It was very precious.

Anika surprised me by giving Misty a big hug when they were about to leave. That was also very sweet if her.

Misty, Rachelle and my Dad

 

My Aunt Linda came to bring me some family history things and also brought her balloon-making stuff.

Cool hats, parrot, flower, sword...

She left a straight balloon for each kid to try to make something.  Seth made a fishing pole out of the light blue one. That made me smile. He's been wanting to go fishing.