Visitors!

We were so happy to have our most wonderful visitors this past week. Jen and Emma came out to VA for about one week and we played all week long. It was wonderful. Liam and Sean went to the airport with me to pick them up and dressed up as Optimus Prime and a tiger. Jen and Emma were so excited to see them. Of course the first thing we did was head to the beach. Everyone worked hard on building sandcastles and playing in the ocean.

A picture of Michael and I playing at the beach. It is not often that we have another adult to take our picture. We have really enjoyed this summer of beach excursions. We've got a good system down with carrying babies, beach umbrellas, sunscreen, towels, snacks and beach toys. We make a very good team. I love my Michael.

Here they are, Emma, Liam, Sean, Michael and Ryan all playing out in the water. Emma, Liam and Sean are all major water peeps. They could play in the ocean all day every day.

One day we decided to head up to Jamestown. We rode a free bus that took us from Williamsburg to Jamestown. As you can see, it was nice to have Jen and Emma out here to help with the babies. Jennifer watched all the kids one night while Michael and I went out for dinner by the ocean and a nice drive to VA beach. Thanks Jen. Also Jen and I were able to go see The Proposal which I thought was a good movie. I miss my Jenny and wish she lived in VA with me.

Emma, Sean and Liam putting on colonial armor at Jamestown. Liam was so happy to have Emma here. He has missed having cousins and friends in his life so readily. I think when he starts school it will help bc he's getting a little sick of hanging with two babies and me. He's ready for more adventure.

Liam, Adam, Emma, Ryan and Sean looking cuter than ever. All these cousins having a great time.

Adam is one of the cutest people I know. He's been a lot more interested in exploring the sand and water when we go to the beach. He doesn't love getting sand on his hands but he does love chasing the water as it comes in and goes out. Lately, he has found his shadow and loves looking at it and clapping his hands. Every time Adam would escape a wave without falling we would say "Yaaay" and then he would come hug us and give us kisses. His kisses include him approaching you with a big open mouth. It is pretty cute.

This isn't too clear but here is my dad who drove the black truck out here for Michael to use while we're here. We are very grateful for this. My dad left Thurs morning and did the 28 hour drive in two days. He got here late Fri night and so on Sat we went to the beach and had some yummy dinner. We love my dad and we are grateful for him taking time out of his schedule to deliver the truck. We had fun with him while he was here.

I liked this pic bc Adam is sticking his head in the sand. It makes me laugh a lot. Liam is my guy who I enjoy talking to, Sean entertains us and makes us laugh and Adam is just a pleasant guy to have around. He is quite entertaining as well.

Adam has adjusted pretty well to the Ryan addition. We use the bumbo a lot with Ryan so of course whatever we do with Ryan, Adam is interested in. He tries to hard to get into the bumbo but his legs are just too chubby. I thought this was a pretty hilarious picture.

My dad playing with all the boys. This is Sat night and I found out that back in CO, my sis Allyssa was visiting and all the girls went to see the Time Traveler's Wife Sat night. Here I was in VA with six, SIX boys. Sometimes I wonder what the heck is going on. I said this to my dad and he said, "OH shelley, you always were a tomboy." But I don't want to be a tomboy, I want to go to the movies with all the girls. Oh well, like I tell Liam, we can't always get what we want. The great thing is I was hanging with six of the coolest boys that exist. After the beach, we stopped at Dunkin Donuts and then ate some delicious grilled salmon. It was a fun night.

Ryan has made a lot of advancements while he's been here. He now sits up perfectly without falling and he's crawling. He can go from his bum to his tummy back to his bum. He's loving bath time now and he's loving all the boys. He like the ocean and he really enjoys sitting in the sand and playing. What a cute baby.

We are so grateful for the visitors and the fun that we've been having. Since last post, I am feeling much better and Michael starts school very soon. We have a few more visitors coming before school starts and we are looking forward to that. Thanks to Jen, Emma and dad for coming to VA.