Back in April Richard was gone for a week. He had been gone for a week in March too. We are used to him being gone. He works long hours and since January has been going to the hospital on Saturdays to study. I feel like I usually handle his absence well. We are more relaxed in our routine, I hardly cook, there are some perks. However, that week he was gone in April was long and hard. I felt like all four of us were just about at our wits end, especially me and Marshall. Richard had to be gone again in May and I knew I didn't have it in me to do this alone again. My parents had just been out in March and I didn't want to ask them to spend more money on flights when they had just barely left. After two days of debating, I emailed my mother-in-law and asked her if she would come. Within 24 hours she had her flight booked and I was beyond relieved and so, so thankful.
We had the best time with Grandma Becky. She hadn't seen the kids in 11 months; Rachel was just barely crawling the last time we saw her! It was wonderful, helpful, and we all made some really great memories.
A visit to the beautiful botanical gardens.
Lots of games.
Four square with Marshall.
We may have eaten custard every single day she was here...sometimes twice a day. :)
Somebody loves Kopps' red raspberry!
Radiology study time. :)
Watching the Sunday evening rainstorm.
A walk on Lake Michigan while Marshall and Bridget were at school.
A night at Stonefire Pizza. We practically had the place to ourselves. It was GREAT!
Dinner at Kopp's. A true Wisconsin experience.
I love this picture.
Thank you Grandma Becky!
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