Visitors

We had visitors galore from January to March, come to think of it, maybe that's why I haven't been able to post anything and I'm way behind!

First, Brian's parents visited for a month in January. They are moving out here and so they came to stay with us while they shopping for a house. It was a good thing they ended up staying a month because there were only a few homes at a time we could see that fit what they were looking for in the area so we needed the whole month's time. They actually found several they really liked but they were outbid on two homes the first day they came on the market which was a bummer but that's the way it goes in this market with regular sales. They ended up finding a short sale they really liked and their offer was accepted. They have been dealing with that whole mess since they left here, waiting to hear what is going to happen-waiting and waiting, and waiting...waiting is the name of the game in short sales if you didn't get the hint ;) They were inititally going to close at the end of May and that is what they were planning on until a few days ago when they found out it won't be until June at least. What a roller coaster ride that is ! So we are hoping it will be June for sure now because they are so ready to be out here and we are ready for them to be here as well! Emme talks about them moving every other day pretty much so I'm sure a few months is like eons for a kid.

The casita came in so handy while they were staying, they had their own little space to make their own and it ended up being perfect for long term guests. The girls had so much fun with their Nanny and Papa, they were sad to see them go but it's not as sad this time since we know they will be here soon. Emme made Jerry her personal coloring partner and Nanny was her baking partner. I'm sure there will be lots of baking and coloring in their future when they move here, get ready Nanny and Papa!

Just a short time after Nanny and Papa left, we had more visitors, Monica and Tre. They just came for an extended weekend which was great because they had not seen our new home yet. Again, the girls were thrilled to have more guests and especially their Auntie Mo Mo who is a little ball of entertainment. I'm a firm believer people should rent her out for parties, she is quite the entertainer :) We had a long weekend of grilling out, going to the zoo (always a crowd pleaser), and some good family quality time.

Feeding the giraffe at the zoo