Visiting the Guilds

Michael taking Ben for a ride in his truck
The kids at the park
Ben trying to figure the radio out
Ben driving the four-wheeler

Andrew showing Ben what cabinet to play in
Michael and Ben checking out the pumpkins
Ben (13 months) and Andrew (10.5 months)

As always we had another great time visiting Jeff, Jess, Michael, and Andrew in Tennessee. We left Thursday morning and got to their house around 7:30 pm. Ben was such a trooper in the car...he slept a little, played with toys, read books, and watch movies on his new DVD player (he was really excited when the first movie started) We only stopped twice both ways...once for lunch and then for dinner. Ben had a little trouble falling asleep the first night after being in the car for so long but he deserved to run some energy out...so he stayed up a little late :) Friday afternoon Greg and Jeff went golfing so Jess and I took the kids to feed some ducks and to play at the park. The kids seemed to have a lot of fun, Michael made friends with some older kids and Ben and Andrew just played in the sand. Saturday we took the kids to Sabbath School and then we enjoyed the wonderful sunshine and warmer weather (low 70's). After the kids got up from their naps we drove to downtown Chattanooga and watched some of a rowing competition and went to Ben and Jerry's...yum! On Sunday, Jess and I were able to do a little shopping...with no kids! Of course the kids slept great for the dads and were just waking up when we got home...always works that way :) The boys all played great together...Michael is full of energy and keeps us all laughing and Andrew is the smiley, "I am up to something one" Ben had so much fun watching/trying to keep up with Michael and he seemed to enjoy actually playing with Andrew. It is amazing how quickly they grow...we wish we could see more of the Guilds, but we will take what we can.