A Visit from Grandma Karen and Pap Pap Nick

As most of you know already, we were lucky enough to have my parents come and visit for two weeks this month. They are visitors #2. As soon as they got here they wanted to buy Tatum a car because they bought Rodney a monster truck two Christmas's ago. The kids definatley got spoiled while Grandma Karen and Pap Pap Nick were here! We were all sick with the flu the first week they were here but we jam packed the second week with fun activities and had a blast. We will really miss them!!

Our Days Inside

Of course we had to find things to do when each of us were sick, so, the day that Rodney was sick, we took the kids to the mall to the indoor 'amusement' park and let them try out all the rides.
The day my dad was sick, Karen and I went around to little shops then when we got back, both the guys decided to join us for bowling. This is Rodney Jr.'s new favorite thing to do.

Don't let the smile fool you.. Tatum HATED this ride!

Tatum always wanted it to be her turn... like my nifty shoes??

The P.I.C.

Since we all had the flu, Rodney and my's anniversary plans got pushed back. We were supposed to go see a movie and go to dinner. So, when we were feeling better a few days later, we picked out two movies and left the kids with Grandma and Pap Pap and headed off. Well, my sneaky sneaky husband had a night at the PIC all planned out without me knowing. I was SO excited that I would have a king sized bed to sleep in and no kids waking me up at the crack of dawn! A little added bonus... the waterpark! I woke up at 8am the next morning so excited about the pool and the kids meeting us there!! This place is my 2nd favorite place next to Disney World!! There is so much to do and the kids had a blast! I would go there over and over and over again if I could afford it on a regular basis!!

A view from our room

the water park (part of it)

and another part..

and another part...

the kayak spot

Tatum coming out of the slide a little too fast

Tristan was beat!!

Grandma Karen and Rodney waiting for the bucket to fall

Tristans first taste of Jello... and he LOVED it!!

Dad flipped himself out of the tube

The Jungle Riverboat Cruise

My friend Amy told me about the Riverboat Cruise and said that her family had a great time, so, we decided to give it a try. We had a good time (when I wasn't getting eaten by bugs), and while it was something neat to see, I probably wouldn't spend the money to do it again... We did have our own tour guide since we were the only English speaking people there!!

Rodney hangin' with Grandma Karen

Rodney showing off one of his little animal creations.

Tristan trying to get a drink. We forgot to bring a stroller!

A little little lizard decided to take a seat on Dad's foot.

Rodney Jr. showing off some more of his stuff..

Happy Birthday Grandma Karen!!

Our last full day together, we were lucky enough to celebrate Karen's birthday! We decided to go to Gab Gab and cook out. We had a long but very fun day! This was Karen's best day because she got to snorkel and see cool things like the blue starfish. (Which, even I have yet to see!!)

We had to find something to occupy Tristan's hands with so he wouldn't eat sand.

Pap Pap Nick helped the kids make a big castle. It lasted until Rodney Jr. came after school and destroyed it.

Tristan relaxing with Pap Pap

Happy after a cracker

Dad decided to try out snorkeling.

Thanks for coming to see us! We'll miss you!!