That's how we thought it would work out too. But life seems to have a way of happening unlike how you planned it. Funny.
Nathan's mom and sister and family were the first to visit after Elijah was born. And my parents were scheduled to come almost two weeks later to meet him and help out. Then my Grandma passed away. The Lord's hand was upon the whole situation as the timing worked out just right for me to be able to go to the memorial service between visits.
And because I flew to California with Elijah, who was only 5 weeks old, before my parents made it out to North Dakota, they met him in the midst of the memorial service for my Grandma.
The timing was perfect as I just scheduled my return flight home on my parents flight, and the Thursday after the memorial service we all flew back to North Dakota.
Now let me just interject here and say that this past winter was brutal with a capital B! It was long and bitter cold and long and horrid and l-o-n-g! I was done with it! I was desperate for a change in weather. I was desperate for California. The trip, though very bitter sweet, was a blessing for me as well in the fact that I desperately needed a break from our harsh, lingering winter weather and I got it. The weather in California was beautiful while we were there, although that doesn't even need to be said as their weather is almost always beautiful. The break was wonderful. But then I had to come back home. I think if someone would have offered Nathan a job while I was down there I would have solidified his position and planted myself put and made Nathan come and join me with the rest of the family. I wasn't ready to come back.... to snow. That's right, it was April 25th and there was still snow on the ground with no hope of it leaving anytime soon. Nooooo! At least my parents were coming back with me.
Thankfully while they were visiting our weather decided to finally warm up for the first time this year. And even though it was much cooler than California, it felt incredibly warm compared to the temperature it had been just days before. So while my parents were visiting we made it a point to get outside and play.
That's why this post is filled with pictures of us playing at the park in the snow in short sleeve shirts. You do what you gotta do when you live in the North.
And when my parents visit there never seems to be a shortage of craziness in this town. Not only did it warm up, but the swing in weather was sudden and quick which resulted in flooding, again. The flooding resulted in the loss of water to the house. Go figure. But we made an adventure out of it and headed to a hotel for the night where the kids enjoyed playing in the pool.
I know I'm in total catch up mode and these pictures are from quite a while ago but I hope you enjoy!
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