Friday evening we met the Marx family at Rupp Arena in Lexington to take all the kids to the circus together. I've gotta say, I love the circus. There is just too much going on at once to take it all in. And having kids there only adds to the enjoyment of the evening. The wonder in their eyes at all the activity and lights is priceless. The grins on Claude's face as he catches one of his grandmonsters react in a cute way. All of these things are true joys. Here is a tender picture that I totally enjoy of Aubrey holding Bailey's little hand.
Also during intermission Bailey favored us with a dance on the steps while holding onto the guard rail. She is just not inhibited at all some times. The rest of the audience were grinning at her cheerful play.
After the circus we stopped and bought Hayden and Bailey each a toy. Then we hurried out to find our cars and began the struggle to get out of a very full parking lot on the first night of the Circus. As we were leaving I called Nissa's cell phone. She and Todd had just arrived at the house.
We got home and enjoyed hugs all around, some snack foods for those in need of more nourishment and determination of sleeping arrangements for grandmonsters. It was late when we finally made it to bed and we were all quite ready for a good nights rest.
Saturday was a great family day. Papa joined us in the morning and left early afternoon.
Breakfast was served and the kids started to play. Claude and I set to work to prepare our big meal of the day which was to be lunch. Michael and Andie had planned to return home about 6pm but ended up staying the night again.
Claude filled the wading pool. Kites were flown. Movies were watched. Todd taught Michael how to replace the side mirror on Papa's car. Smoked brisket was consumed with 3 loaves of homebaked bread. Homebaked rolls were started to finish off that brisket for dinner. It was just a full house with lots of fun going on. We ended our day with haircuts for Aubrey, Paul, Bailey and Nissa.
Bailey determined she needed to be part of the cousins sleepover. Aubrey graciously snuggled on her queen sized air mattress with Bailey and they slept for the entire night. Amazing. Hayden totally enjoyed the twin size air mattress Papa contributed to the event with his sleeping bag on top. How fun they are all now old enough to sleep in the same room and really sleep. Paul graciously took the sofa for his bed with Hayden on his air mattress to his side.
Sunday morning the Michigan van left at 9am. I left for Church at that same time. Claude stayed with the Marx family who would leave about 10am.
Sunday I accompanied a little girl who sang the special musical number in Sacrament Meeting. She was so cute and it brought back many memories of playing for my kids to sing special numbers in Church.
I taught my Sunday School lesson. Then I headed to the nursing home. Papa came down with a lollapaloosa of a cold on Saturday and missed Church on Sunday. I wanted to feed mom lunch so he would stay home and not worry about her.
I found my mother not doing very great. I told Claude that this time her eyes looked like they were glazing over. She perked up a little after I started to feed her but she was just not very perky or talkative. She did eat everything and this was a comfort to Papa when I called him to report how it went. He was now ready to stay home for the rest of Sunday and rest up to get well.
I headed back to Sadieville to find my hubby and some stretchy clothes to relax in. I asked Claude, "Is it quieter now?" He responded that it was definitely quiet now. It never ceases to amaze me at the difference between having kids in this home and having just Claude and me.
We now have a couple of weeks until the next round of company in September. We'll try to enjoy the quiet and life at our pace for a bit.
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