It was a busy weekend around our house (as usual!). Grandma & Grandpa N came to visit and help us around the house. It sure is easier with an extra set of hands. =)
They arrived Friday afternoon and Grandma & I soon thereafter headed to the Kids Exchange Consignment Sale. I try to get most of Eli's next season wardrobe there. Got lots of good stuff for the fall / winter and even picked up a few "new" things for Cole. After picking Eli up from school, we did take-out and just hung out at home.
Saturday was chore day. The day started off with Tim & Grandma headed to look at a chair and ottoman I found on Craigslist. We decided that we did want to keep a chair in Eli's room so I lucked upon a red one that fits perfectly in there (and was a good price!). While they were gone, Grandpa mowed the lawn and picked up outside. Then Tim & Grandpa worked on the fence in the back yard. They had started fencing the back yard in so eventually we can set the boys loose out there but they didn't finish it yet. They made good progress on the wire fencing and gate this weekend but still have the wood fence in the front to go. Grandma also did some weeding while the boys were napping. It was so great having their help! I was able to make a run to Kohl's with Cole and then to Harris Teeter with Eli (I'm only brave enough to take one boy at at time!). Saturday night we had a great shrimp dinner and good family time.
Sunday morning Eli & I met Carol & Ryan for a walk and some playground time. That let Tim & his parents enjoy a little bit of quiet and got Eli out to burn some energy. The boys had a great time playing. While they were playing, I smelled a poopy diaper. I asked Eli if it was him and he blamed it on Ryan - he said "no Ry-Ry poopy pants". Of course, turns out it WAS Eli but it was funny to see him try to play it off like it wasn't him. More chores around the house and Tim's parents (probably worn out and happy to head home for some quiet!) left mid afternoon for home. It was great having them here and all their help - with the boys and with the chores. As many pictures as I take, I didn't have a single one of Grandma & Grandpa this time - just the boys. Will have to make sure to do better next visit.
Sweet little Cole - 3 weeks old
Eli loves his little brother so much
I was surprised when Eli climbed this
all the way up!
His favorite thing - running across the bridge
Daddy found a turtle in the yard - Eli loved it.
Mommy and her two boys
Daddy and Cole - bonding =)
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