A Great Big Thank You!

Grandpa ElRay and Grandma Susie flew out from Utah to help us with the new baby. Actually, I did most of the baby work - they had the harder job of entertaining Spencer and Josh. And entertain them they did!

They put sand in the sand and water table. (Something I had been promising to do for a while.)

They fulfilled Josh's dream of going 'real' bowling. (As opposed to playing on the Wii.) I love this picture - Grandpa caught Josh mid-jump. Too cute.

They loaded them up with sugar. (Our fruit bowl turned into the cookie/candy bowl overnight. The boys and Lance were never so thrilled.)

They checked out the new Monkey Joe's in town. It met the hearty approval of both boys.

They appeased them with even more sugar. (I think the kids are in withdrawal...)

They even planted a few things for me, since I was too pregnant to do it myself this season. Grandpa (a true suburban farmer) planted some tomato, pepper, and basil plants, and even some sunflower seeds I had bought for the boys.

Grandpa and Grandma had to go home on Saturday. (I'm sure they needed a rest!) We were able to get a few pictures before they left for the airport.

Grandpa ElRay with his grandsons. (Will he ever have Roper grandchildren? For some odd reason mine all keep coming out Madsens... Just wonderin', Kyle and Kevin.)

Our wonderful grandpa and grandma!

My three sons. (Insert theme song here to get trapped in your head for the rest of the day. Do do do doooooo, do do do doooo, do do do do, do dooo doo doooo!)

Our first family picture. I think we all look kinda goofy, but I guess that's more true to life!

We already miss you lots. Spencer has mentioned you several times in his bedtime prayers. Josh asks where you are and when you're coming back. And our cookie and candy supply is running low. (That's because Josh is quite cunning when it comes to cookie thievery.)

A great big thank you to Grandpa and Grandma - you'll never know how much we appreciated your help!