While we were in the states, I loaded the boys up in the car and we took off for a week to Arkansas to visit Brooks' family. Brooks and I decided that even though he wasn't able to join us this summer for vacation, that it was still important for his parents to get to see their grandkids. So, I made it happen.
Our first stop was to Arkadelphia, AR where Brooks' mom and her husband John live. We spent about 5 days with them and everyday was filled with various activities. Gavin's trip started off getting to open birthday presents from his Grammy and Papa John (we skyped Brooks so he could watch Gavin open the gifts). Gavin got some toy guns, a holster, a super hero cape, and a bubble machine. He had fun playing with everything all week. Check out the neat play house in the background Grammy had set up for him. They spent hours in and out of that thing. It was cute.
A majority of our days were spent outside in the pool. Miles loved swimming, just as much as Gavin did. I think we swam everyday, sometimes 2 and 3 times a day. We'd swim in the mornings, fix lunches and eat by the pool, then swim some more. We celebrated one of Brooks' cousins', Tyler's 16th birthday, and it was a pool party- even more reasons to be out in the pool. Papa John tried getting Gavin to go down the slide or jump off the diving board, but for some reason, Gavin just wasn't ready yet. If Miles wasn't in the water, he was hanging out by the water.
Another fun activity that was a daily occurrence, was feeding the horse and donkeys the neighbors have. Everyday, Gavin would take apples to the animals and call out for them until they came over to the fence to him. He was so excited when they did come. He kept calling the donkey's, "HIS donkey's". It was cute. He would let the animals eat out of his hands and everything. He wasn't scared of them at all. I was so proud of him! Gavin got to ride in the back of Papa John's truck and loved it. I think he thought he was big stuff.
One day we tried going fishing early in the morning but it was soooo hot, Gavin, only lasted 10 minutes. Miles enjoyed it, well, he enjoyed the 5 minutes he was awake down at the pond.. I guess the peaceful, quiet sounds knocked him out.
I will say there was never a dull moment!! Gavin rode on Papa John's tractor, played in the sand box with Grammy, chased the dogs around, and played and played. We even got to spend a day with Brandon (Brooks' brother) and Kate (Bran's girlfriend). Gavin played with Bran as if it was Brooks. They were inseparable for the day! Miles hung out and learned how to hold his bottle while we were there (a big accomplishment- more about that later). But, he was just as cute and sweet as could be.
We had a great time with Grammy and Papa John and can't wait to see them next time!
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