While the Cat's Away....

This is part two of the Vegas post. My parents kept the kiddos while we were gone. I was so worried about leaving them since we hadn't left them overnight since last year. Yes, I said last YEAR! At first Ethan said he didn't want to stay overnight but Mondo and I talked to him for long time and it clicked in his head that it was going to be fun. So for the few days before we left he was constantly asking "when do I get to go to Nana's and stay the night?"

Dropping them off was uneventful. We took them over at 0730 in their PJ's and barely got a hug from them...no tears. I did get a lump in my throat as we drove away. I was leaving my babies and getting on a scary plane!

Dad sent me these pictures that they took throughout their 3 day, 2 night stay with Nana and Papa (and Belle). :-)

Ethan was already taking care of Belle. Those two stuffed animals are the dog's not Ethan's. Caleb looks like he wasn't into taking pictures quite yet. I get that face a lot.

I LOVE this pic! This is his "I get whatever I want at Nana's" face.

nu=3237>3:7>3;4>WSNRCG=327;387476324nu0mrj.jpg"> Caleb helped take Belle outside...poor dog.

Ethan scaled that tree by himself. (All of the grandkids picked all the bark off of it.)

Ethan and Belle going for a morning jog.

Caleb "swinging". I love that they are both still in their pj's playing outside.

Check out Ethan's face. He's probably saying "I'm not gonna fall Nana!"

They had to come inside and strip down to cool off. They are drinking some type of grape soda. I think it's called Grapette. Ethan loves it.

Here's another picture I love. Nana got him some dress up stuff.

Playing his harmonica like the cartoon in the background. (Everytime Caleb sees this on Noggin at home he says "again!" and I have to play it over and over.)

Caleb brushing his teeth like a big boy.

They helped make some fried okra. Looks like Caleb was working hard!

Laying in Nana and Papa's bed. They actually slept together in the playroom. On their first night back at home, Caleb threw a fit because he didn't get to sleep with Ethan. We might have to try that and see if he'll actually sleep through the night!

Thank you Mom and Dad for watching our kiddos so we could get away for a few days. Now you know why I'm so tired all the time!! Those boys never stop! Ethan is already asking when we are leaving again so he can go stay the night with Nana and Papa. So, are you all healed up and ready for some grandkids, Nana? :-)