Alisa

A few weeks ago we had a wonderful, week-long visit from our friend Alisa.

This was her frist vacation - ever.  And we were so honored to have her spend it with us.

We spent a little time cleaning up the playroom before she got here (since this also happened to be her bedroom for the week).  Here is Owen "cleaning up" his toys.

She happened to arrive while Louisville was playing in the final four, 

so Ethan had to wear his Louisville shirt to support the city where he was born!

Owen was excited to have her here because 

he had a bed to jump on every day in his playroom

Alisa made the mistake of letting Ethan play with her phone.  

He quickly became hooked and asked to look at her pictures constantly.

Pop, Cara & Allison came over to play one day

Here is Alisa and Cara enjoying the hammock in the backyard

Ethan enjoying his apple juice popsicle on the back porch

the three grandchildren attacking Pop

We went on a few walks in the neighborhood 

and I put Alisa to work pulling the kids.

Here she is teaching Owen how to crunch ice

(I couldn't help posting this picture of Alisa in her red footie Mickey Mouse pjs)

We had a wonderful week with this special woman.

The boys were both so sad for her to leave and have talked about her for weeks.  

We love you, Alisa, and we can't wait for your next vacation!