Michael's parents came to visit us over the weekend. I'd been looking forward to it for at least a month, because when they visit, Jericho is on Cloud 9 and I get my hands (and right hip) baby-free for a couple days. This past weekend I actually got to use my garden tub! With the jets!
It was GLORIOUS!
On Saturday, we took them to Medicine Park, a small historical community not far from our house that attracts a lot of tourists. Apparently they were hosting Rock in the Park, an annual Fall festival-type gathering with live music all day and into the evening. We hadn't planned on going because we didn't know about it and weren't prepared, so we decided to drive up to the peak of Mt. Scott instead. Mt. Scott is the highest peak in the Wichita Mountains that you can get to by car. I guess the festival in Medicine Park had attracted a lot of people, because the parking lot at the peak was full! It was nice though, because when Medicine Park hosts festivals like that, you end up meeting people from all over the country.
On Sunday, Juliana and I stayed home while everyone else went shopping for a few things. By the time Monday morning rolled around, my house was loud, chaotic and messy again. But the visit was worth it! I always look forward to a visit from Michael's family. Since the first time I met them, I've felt very blessed and lucky to have married into a family that has welcomed me with open arms. Living so far away, it's hard to get together as often as you'd like. It's really nice to have family (from his and mine) that are willing and able to make the drive or fly out to visit. I never expect or ask for housework help, and I never expect an automatic babysitter, but it feels so good to be able to get things done with both hands while the children play with someone they love. Family is important, and I'm so lucky to be from and married to families who feel the same way.
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