Shinsels Visit

Maxine and Vic got to spend a whole week with us last week and it was a blast! We had good weather most of the time too. It only rained the last day and a half. All the Shinsels' other visits have been brief or during the middle of winter, so we finally got to show them some Juneau! Wynn decided to start scooting while they were here, and Sydney finally got going again on potty training just as they were about to leave. We got to check whale watching off Maxine's bucket list, eat at some of our favorite restaurants, see the scenery, and enjoy playing at home. We also woke the kids up at 1130 PM on the night of the third to take them downtown and watch the fireworks at midnight! The kids did really well and went back to sleep when we got home just fine. We all enjoyed the parade downtown the next morning, and later on the 4th, we went to a fish feed at the church and Sydney rode her trike by herself for the first time! It was really nice to have them to hang out with in the evenings while Andy was at work during their visit. Maxine even helped me make a waterproof picnic blanket to take on our hikes with us. Sydney had a blast and both kids were obviously missing the company the past few days. My favorite things about when the Shinsels visit are how much fun Maxine and I have - we always find something to laugh about - how easy going they are (time just flies by as a result), and watching Vic teach the kids things all sorts of things and get excited as they learn. It is obvious how much they love their grandchildren and I'm grateful for that. Thanks for the visit Maxine and Vic. :D