While We Were Gone...

One of the things that made our Florida trip so relaxing was knowing that the girls were with people they absolutely love and adore and who absolutely love and adore them right back.

From the Day Grandma and Grandpa Uda came into town the girls were on cloud nine.

My parents got their work-out keeping up with those two. While we were gone they played very hard. They jumped on the trampoline...

Grandpa REALLY got into the jumping!

They also took them apple picking at Parlee farms. The girls loved the tractor ride and the animals and we loved coming home to fresh crispy apples.

Other activities included hitting up the mall, McDonalds playground, Chunky's movie theater, various parks and bike rides around the neighborhood.

They definitely wore the kids (and themselves) out : )

In fact, at the end of their daily outings, once my Dad and the girls were buckled in they would all pass out. Good thing my mom was around to drive!

When Taber and I got back from Florida my friend watched the girls so I could take my parents down to Boston and show them around after all their hard work being on kid duty. We took a harbor cruise and toured the U.S.S. Constitution.

They loved the tour and it was nice having some rare time alone with my Mom and Dad.

After our sight seeing Taber texted me and insisted we get my parents some lobster to complete their New England experience. My Dad LOVES seafood so it was really fun watching him get so into his meal.

The next day I was supposed to take them to pick up their rental car so they could head down to Virginia to visit my Mom's family. We got off to a late start however and since they were already late I convinced them to hang out with me for a few more hours. My mom came with me to an OB appointment and then we all went to Parker's Maple Barn for a fabulous brunch. (Me and the girls are smiling in this picture because we're proud of ourselves for stalling Grandma and Grandpa and keeping them around for a few extra hours : )

I don't think they minded being kidnapped for the day. It ended up being really nice to have some more time together.

All good things must come to an end though and finally it was time to say goodbye. I managed to hold back the tears but I was definitely in a sad funk for several hours after they left. If only they lived next door, life would be perfect ; )