A Fun Visit to Nashville and Our Weekend at the River House!

Last week John and Andi were both on trips. Andi went to South Dakota to serve on an Indian Reservation and John went to California with his good friend Spencer. They each had a great time and I am working on getting some pictures from them. We were so glad they could both have these awesome experiences, but were ready to have the whole family home again.

While they were gone, Mike was on call, so the little kids and I took off to spend some time in Nashville with Aunt Ryan, Uncle Bryan, and Mary Paul. We had such a wonderful visit and time. We got there on Tuesday and all came back together on Friday because all the son-in-laws went mountain biking on Saturday morning. Then we all spent the day at the River house hanging and out and visiting. G-Mama came down and joined us late Saturday afternoon, so she got to see everyone. It was beautiful weather and a really fun day.

Below are some pictures from our really fun week, sorry they are out of order.
Happy 4th of July to everyone!!

Aunt Ryan has a fun crawl through toy that Landon and Addi love!! They played in it for quite a while!!


I thought this picture looked funny with only Landon's head.


When we arrived on Wednesday Aunt Ryan had cookies waiting to be decorated! She catered to Landon's addiction to trucks by having several truck cookies. It was funny to watch the kids. Landon wanted to decorate as many as he could, Mary Paul was just licking the icing right off of her spoon, and Addi refused to use any icing at all. I could not believe that!!




We went to a science / kids museum on Thursday and the kids had a great time. Here they are in the front of a truck. Of course, Landon had to drive!


Addi liked to watch this mechanical K'Nex toy move all around.


A little frustrated by the PVC pipe! What a face!


Landon and Mary Paul liked moving this big bulldozer to pick up colored balls.


Do you think Addi was having fun????


They all took a bath together in Ryan's big tub. It was so funny to watch. Do you think Addi is a little tired of the camera in her face??


I think Landon and Addi really look alike in this picture. You can definately tell they are related!


Landon loved pushing all the buttons in the train!


Mary Paul getting a little tired!


This big magnet board was perfect for building trucks!


Landon at the River House developing his croquet swing. Ryan, Sam and I played and I won, by the way!


Landon and Mary Paul had fun in the sun and water. Of course, Addi would not put one toe near the water.



Landon loved the pool and the water!!


All three kids after their bath watching a movie. They look so cute!


The river house has a great swing that we all love. Here is Landon enjoying his turn. He goes really high!!!




Mary Paul still has to swing with her daddy, but she loves it!


Uncle Dave and Kaori watching the action below from the deck.


Landon loving the pool some more at the river house!



Landon loving his shades!! Ever since our day at Six Flags he and Addi have loved wearing their sunglasses. We take them everywhere!!


Landon being pushed by Aunt Sam, and Uncle Bryan!


Mike checking things out below!


Addi sitting in the relaxing swing below the deck. She loved it too!


Addi watching everyone take their turn swinging.


Addi taking her turn on the big swing!! She won't put one foot in the water but she loves to swing!!!




A funny thing Addi has started to do is sing. She sings all the time! Most of the time we don't know all of what she is saying but it is so funny!! She loves to sing with her toys when playing by herself. I have tried to get a good video of it, but so far this is best I have gotten. I am sure there will be more!

Addi Sings!!! from Elizabeth griner on Vimeo.