Grandma and Grandpa Swinford Come Visit Ellie!

My parents were able to come out for 2 whole weeks at the beginning of May to visit and meet Ellie Beth.  It was so awesome to have them here for that long!!!  I don't think they've ever been out here for that long at one time.  Their visit couldn't have come at a better time either.  I was so grateful for the relief they provided in the baby department.  It was awesome having two extra people to help take care of Ellie.  I could shower when I wanted or take a nap or run to the store, etc.  It was great!!!  One night I laid down to take a nap and never got back up!  OOPS!  Mom and Dad ended up keeping Ellie all night.  Mom kept telling me she would keep her at night but I felt bad and wouldn't take her up on it...until my body gave out.  HA!  I got a glorious 9 hours of sleep.  Thanks, Mom and Dad! 

We had a lot of fun just hanging out and relaxing and talking and cuddling with Ellie.  We went on walks and drives to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery.  My parents LOVED Cache Valley...yea!  We've decided they'll move out here :)  I'll be keeping my eye open for houses for sale!  We had a pretty relaxed visit.  Oh, and we ate lots of good food thanks to my Dad!  I love his cooking :) He spoiled Landen with lots and lots of homemade rolls...he was one happy camper.  My Dad did a lot of little projects around our house which I am really grateful for.  Landen and Dad put in a new vanity and faucet in the bathroom!  Finally.  It was so wonderful to have so much time with them.  I definitely did NOT want them to leave...I hate it when they leave.  Blah.  I was pretty down for a few days after they left.  Anyway.  I am just so happy they got to come out!!! 

We took a drive up to Bear Lake one day and it was beautiful!  We took Ellie to her first parade here in Smithfield.  We also made a few trips down to Springville to visit Jared, Megan and the kids.  We went to the park and flew kites one day! They came up here one weekend too.  We went to the park and had a picnic, blew lots of bubbles, and watched the stream.  Nathan and Rylie loved our backyard!  They liked the swing set and the tree house.  We also went swimming at their hotel one night which was really fun.  We had so much awesome family time!!!  I love my family!  I'm so glad we were all able to get together :)  We took so many pictures...what a great 2 weeks!  I'm ready for them to come back...like NOW.