Tuesday Night: Arrival
On Tuesday, they arrived at night. Christine and I were at the RS annual picnic, one of our quarterly activities that I was part in charge of and had to conduct, when they arrived. So, Chris, Lexi and them got to go out to dinner and check in to their hotel. Then, when Christine and I got home they got back from dinner and we just chatted. They got to meet Christine for the first time and we got to discuss how cute and lovable and fun she is! Lexi received some gifts as well. She got two cute animal puzzles, and a dress up headpiece made of ribbon and tulle. Alice also made Christine a cute blanket. She makes one for each of her grandkids. Lexi's blanket has hearts sewn into it and is yellow, while Christine's blanket is pink with a bear as the design. Super cute! It was nice to welcome them to MI. Then, they went to their hotel and we went to bed, so that we could be refreshed for the next day of fun.
Wednesday: Shopping!
In the morning, I made breakfast, one of my favorite paula deen recipes: Granite Steps Blueberry Coffee Cake. After we ate it, my father-in-law went to a business meeting, and our family and my mother-in-law went to the park. We played on the equipment, threw rocks in the river, and enjoyed the nice weather outside. After we had our fill, and Lexi was tired, we got lunch at Jimmy Johns, took it back to our place and ate it! YUMMO! I am obsessed with that place at the moment. Anyways, then Lexi took a nap and we got to chat with my mother in law about everything and anything. It was fun, she is a fun lady to chat with! Then, after Lexi got up, and my father-in-law was done with his meeting, we all met up at Somerset Mall. It is one of the nicest malls in the area. Lexi loved riding the glass elevator, and going up and down the escalators. While we were there, my in laws took us to Janie and Jack, a cute kid's clothing store. It is my father in laws favorite store to buy things for his grandkids. Anyways, we left that store with a cute outfit complete with socks and a cupcake hat for Christine, a skirt, dress, shirt, pants, socks, jacket and sweater for Alexis! Man, my kids are spoiled by their grandparents! Anyways, I did not complain one bit because they are super cute! After the trip to the mall, we went out to eat! We went to Abuelos, a great Mexican restaraunt. My favorite part was the flan, of course! What a busy, fun Wednesday it was!
Thursday: Thursday was a split day. Chris, my father in law, Zac and Brett woke up super early to go fishing. And, that is where they were for most of the day, fishing. They had a good time and I will post pics of their trip later when Chris returns with our camera. So, while they were having their male bonding day, Alice, mother in law, and I took the girls to the Zoo! We had not been in a while and the weather was perfect zoo weather. It was Christine's first trip to the zoo too! We had fun! Lexi loved going through the polar bear tunnel, even though there were no polar bears only seals. She especially loved playing on the huge playground that is there at the zoo! All in all, we had a great time, just us girls. In the evening, after the guys showered and changed, we all went out to dinner. I wanted to try a new restaraunt, one in which I had not been to, so we went to Bahama Breeze. Man, was it good! All of us, except my father in law, got pina coladas, and they were soooooo good! I am not even a huge fan, but it was scrumptious. We got coconut shrimp to share as an appetizer and then I got this delicious jerk chicken pasta dish with mushrooms and asparagus. Anyways, I could go on and on about the food, but needless to say, it was a good choice in restaraunt, and I cannot wait to go back. Their key lime pie wasn't half bad either.
Friday:
Friday was Museum day. We headed over to Dearborne where we went to the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The museum was cool, but we had been there before, so for us, it was kind of a been there done that sort of thing, but the Greenfield Village was super cool. The first time we went, it was pouring down rain and was cold, it was April, so the village was closed. So, that was the highlight of our trip this time. At the village, we got to ride a train, go on a carousel ride, drive in a Model T, ride in a stagecoch pulled by horses, and indulge in some great lemonade and yummy giant chocolate chip cookies! We did tons and we didn't even do everything there is to do. We definately need to go back and walk through the old houses and other things. And, that is very possible now that we have a year membership to the museum. Woohooo! After that, we got spoiled some more. We went to Babies R Us where my inlaws bought us a sit n stand stroller. i am the most excited! now i have a stroller for lexi and christine which will make my trips outside the home much easier! Then, it was out to dinner again. This time, we went to Longhorns. It is steak place and the food there was good. Then, my inlaws slept at our apartment that night.
Saturday:
We all got to sleep in, except for Chris, who had to go to work. Then, we just relaxed, and my inlaws got ready to leave for the airport. Then, this afternoon, they were off!
It was so good to have them spend time with us. we all enjoyed it so much. And, as usual, when family leaves, it is kind of sad. But, in two weeks, we get to travel to AZ where Christine will be blessed and in which she gets to meet the rest of her family, including aunts, uncles, cousin, and grandparents again. So, with that trip to look forward to, this departure wasn't as sad. Thanks for coming guys, we love you, and come back soon!
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