Grandparents come visit!

Sean's parents, Brad and Liz, were able to come visit this fall. It was one of the high points of our year. We did lots of fun activities with them. It was nice to have them stay so long, so the kids could get used to them again.

We were surprised to find they both enjoyed shooting at the archery range. We shot first at the indoor range, then on another day, at the outdoor range. Here is Liz, showing off her skills.


Here is Brad, dreaming of shooting the deer that wander into his backyard and eat his flowers.

Another favorite place to visit was the local bakery. Fosadal's Bakery, is on Main Street, within walking distance of our house. The kids often go down there, and sit at the tables to do their schoolwork. Of course, they usually get a donut to help them focus better.


One day, we went into the Children's museum in Madison, to show them where Sylvia likes to spend time. Here is a picture of Brad and Mattias constructing a ball drop.

Another day, we spent driving around to different artists studios during an art festival. One of the artists is a friend of ours, and Sylvia loves catching his chickens. Mattias had never gotten to hold a chicken before, so Sylvia caught one for him, and showed him how to do it. He was so happy. I love this picture...it is pure Mattias.

Sylvia also got to cuddle several chickens. These are very tolerant chickens!


Liz was a good sport, and took time out of our studio visits to let the kids play with chickens.


Mattias enjoyed visiting a metal-working shop and seeing his blacksmith tools. Liz discovered a water color artist that does amazing detail. My favorite was an artist who did beautiful cut glass. Sean, Brad and Asher were all at a scout camp out at this time. They got to see a Civil War re-enactment on the same day we were cuddling chickens. I'll have to get some of their camping pictures from Brad and post them later.