Grandparents' visit

The kids' grandparents came back to California to give the parents a much-needed break. 

But both Grandma and Grandpa ended up with a lot of work themselves.

Grandpa spent most of the trip working on a project to fix the kitchen table and take care of Austin. Luckily for Grandpa, Austin was happy to help out with the construction, seen below. However, I don't think Austin really sped things along. Still, I think Grandpa was glad to have someone take interest after raising three girls.

Grandma took care of all of us, but especially Merrick so Sarah could leave the house alone. Grandma cooked, cleaned, shopped and had fun with the boys. Here, she is reading "Tikki Tikki Tembo," one of our favorites when we were kids. Grandma didn't get to leave the house much.

Austin was spoiled by Grandpa. No, Grandpa didn't give him the lollipop. Austin got the candy after his haircut. But Grandpa later took him out for orange chicken and ice cream.

We miss Grandma and Grandpa!