Visitors!

Our house has been a revolving door with visitors the past 3 months.  Since the New Year, we have had visitors on 8 different occasions- whether overnight or for an extended stay.  Good thing Hotel Andros is always open. 

My younger sister and her husband asked a few months ago if they could come and visit during their Spring Break from college and to celebrate their first year anniversary!  My mom decided to hitch a ride with them to hang out with us as well. 

Just like Motel 8, we left the light on for them.  Literally.  To make the most of their time off work, Cath and George decided to drive through the night on Thursday, March 6th.  They picked up my mom on the way and arrived at our house around 3:30 a.m. Friday morning.  I was just finishing feeding Olivia around that time, so I snuck down and said hi before heading back to bed.

Grandma brought Livy a new Spring outfit.  That Friday was a gorgeous sunny day and the perfect day to try it out.

When the big kids got home from school, Mitch wanted nothing more than to play basketball with George (he's slightly obsessed with that man).  All the kids got in on the fun.

Nice shot, Mitch!

Having fun aunts and uncles makes for happy kids!

To keep enjoying the nice weather, all of us decided to go to Mitch's baseball practice, which was at a nearby park.

Livy loved the swing!

All of my kids love swings.  The twins roped George into pushing them for quite some time.  It's blurry, but good thing the girls have their own "colors."  Pink Lexi and Purple Leah. :)

On Saturday, we went to Chloe's basketball game in the late morning.  Since we were out, we talked everyone into eating lunch at our most favorite Chinese restaurant.  We ordered 8 dishes and put them on the rotating Lazy Susan in the middle of the table.  So, so good.

For those of you who have asked, it is called "King Wha" and it is located in Burien.  It is a bit of a drive (past the airport), but if you're ever close or wanting to try the BEST Chinese food in the state of Washington, you must go.  Their lunch menu, Monday-Friday, is super inexpensive- most plates are $5.95- with good portion sizes.

Livy was so smitten with Uncle George (and I think he was equally as smitten with her).  Every time I looked over, he was holding or playing with Olivia.  She was always happy with him and he was a huge help all weekend, with ALL of the kids.  He was constantly playing with one or many of the kids their entire stay.  If I ever needed a manny (male nanny), he would be the first person I called.

Cath instigated a rousing game of "Headbands" after church on Sunday.

Catherine is very competitive (she's a Blakeslee, after all) and mixing her with my kids in this game was pretty funny.  My kids love this game, but love to give too many clues (or just say what's on the headband outright).  Aunt Catherine tried to keep them in line. :)

On Monday, the kids randomly had school off, so George and Cath offered to buy the kids lunch at McDonald's.  We went to one with a playland and it was a fun way to let the kids play on a rainy day.  Livy got some more quality time with her BFF. 

Tuesday, their last day here, was gorgeous!  Cath and George went to downtown Seattle to celebrate their anniversary.  My mom and I took the kids to the park to enjoy the weather.

We walked to the park and Livy got to rock it in her stroller.

Leah squeezed into a baby swing!

This is a baby that loves the swing!

The sun, the park and Grandma- these are a few of our favorite things!

Livy was held constantly almost their stay.  A baby could get used to that!

Wednesday morning, our visitors had to take off.  Livy was happy for one more snuggle with Aunt Cath.

Grandma's traditional photo with the grandkids.

What Cath and George would look like with 5 kids...  It totally fits them! :)

We were glad to have them come and sad to see them go.  Their stay flew by.  Until next time!