Visitors from Home

The week after my mom left in June, we were lucky enough to have a few more visitors come. Scott's dad and his two younger brothers, Austin and Tanner, stopped by for a few days during their road trip through the Midwest visiting all of Scott's siblings that live out this way. Even though it had only been a few weeks since we had seen them, it was wonderful seeing familiar faces that brought a piece of home with them. We tried to show them a good time so that hopefully they will want to come back and visit again soon. Their first day with us we had an adventurous trip to the zoo where Austin got ahead of us in an exhibit and ended up lost for the next 5 or so hours. It was a great chance for me to review with my kids what to do if you get lost at the zoo or any other place we go. Austin was found and other than being hungry and tired from walking around all day, he was no worse for the wear. That night Scott, Mike, Austin, and Tanner were able to go to game one of College World Series championship series.  

The next day Mike and the boys drove up to Minneapolis to visit Scott's brother Vance and sister Janessa who live up there. After playing there for a few days, (and Austin getting lost in the Mall of America) they stopped by again on their way home. 

It wouldn't be a visit from Mike, the game master, without a few good game nights. We played some classics games like Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride, but Mike also introduced us to what is sure to be a new favorite, Seven Wonders. On the morning before they headed back home we went to the Mormon Trail Visitor Center that is located next to the LDS Winter Quarters temple. We joked with Austin that we were going to make him wear Miles' doggy backpack leash so he wouldn't get lost.

Our good looking pioneer family.

We are so glad that Mike and the boys could come for a visit. We loved having them come and stay with us, even if just for a few days.