While we were away

...the kids got to play with Grandma!  My mom flew over here and took care of Eden, Andrew, and Jake for 9 DAYS!  My only regret is that she was here so long, but I only got to see her for a couple of days.  She took some pictures to show us what we missed while we were gone. 

They took happy Sunday pictures- both weeks!

reading The Friend magazine together

had crafts (funfusion beads)

played games, including math bingo, and Guess Who? StarWars

Played in our side-yard terrace, that maybe a garden soon, but right now it's a pretty fun place to play, especially since the soil around here is naturally pretty sandy.  They also jumped on the trampoline

But, they still had piano practice and homework

And chores



Jake started taking a nap again, and still slept OK at night (I thought he was about done with naps).  AND, he started using the toilet sometimes for #1.  We're far from done with the potty-training, but at least now we have something to build on. :)



We 'missed' some of this ;)

 Thank you, thank you, thank you Mom!  We love you!!!