Nana and Grandaddy's visit

We had a great visit with Elizabeth and Kent this past week; non of us were ready for it to end.

Grandaddy graciously enters into the kids world and plays Minecraft with them.  They were just a little excited to snuggle on the couch with him.

You know people love you when they come to the dessert in July to see you.  I am so glad they didn't melt away!  I think our coolest day was 106°.

 

We were curious how the Fourth would be here in Yuma and were pleasantly surprised to find it really quiet.  Ben bought a couple of fun things for the kids to do, but we didn't see anyone else out and only heard a few big booms late at night.

At first, the boys were pretty timid of the little fireworks,

but slowly warmed up and by the end of our stash, they were begging for more.

We ate a TON of yummy food.  

We made a stop for donuts and burritos one morning.

We went to our favorite taco truck, but maybe chose the wrong night.  It was 115°!  We've been before when it was above 100, but this night was different.  I was crazy sweaty, but the food was still so yummy.

 

I pretty much spent the entire time misting the boys and eventually took the kids to "cool off" in the car.

We also tried a new restaurant recommended to us by the lady who did Elizabeth and I's pedicure.  It did not disappoint!  They made the best fish tacos I've ever had and Ben was thrilled with his red snapper.

 

The kids were so intrigued by the fish right there on the plate.  I thought they would be freaked out, but they wanted to touch it.  Eli said, "Next time we come, I'M getting a fish."

 

 

Nana and Grandaddy got to see Alison and Eli play basketball.  The kids were excited to show off their skills.

We also stopped by the Colorado River one night and the kids swam in the river some and played at the park.  Maya got in the water a little for the first time, but mostly sat right by the edge, keeping a close eye on her pack.

Apparently we had just enough fun, because we wore this little boy out.

 

We had a great week and look forward to a future visit when we can really enjoy the outdoors.